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tong

1. tong \'ta:n, 'to.n\ \'ta:n-*r, 'to.n-\ vt : to take, gather, hold, or 
   handle with tongs to use tongs esp. in taking  or gathering something - 
   tong.er n
2. tong n [Chin (Cant) t'ong hall] : a secret society or fraternal 
   organization esp. of Chinese in the U.S. f ormerly notorious for gang 
   warfare