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tongs

tongs \'ta:nz, 'to.nz\ n [ME tonges, pl. of tonge, fr. OE tang; akin to OHG 
   zanga pl but sing or pl in constr X tongs, Gk daknein to bite : any of 
   numerous grasping devices consisting commonly of two pieces joine d at one 
   end by a pivot or hinged like scissors