Tongs
An instrument, usually of metal, consisting of two parts, or long shafts, jointed together at or near one end, or united by an elastic bow, used for handling things, especially hot coals or metals; -- often called a pair of tongs.
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Tongs Translations
tongs in Danish is tang
tongs in Dutch is schaar, knijper
tongs in French is pinces
tongs in German is Zange
tongs in Latin is forceps
tongs in Norwegian is tange
tongs in Portuguese is alicate
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