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tō̆nge
n.(1)
62 quotations in 3 senses
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(a) A double-armed instrument, usually hinged, for manipulating objects too hot or too difficult to hold; a pincers, pliers, pair of tongs;—often pl.; also
fig.
and in
fig.
context;
fir tonges
;
paire
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