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Definition of Tongs

1. Noun - General Definition:

Tongs are a set of two long-handled implements with pivoting joined or hinged ends, used for grasping and lifting objects with ease, especially when hot or inaccessible by hand.

Example Sentence:

She used the tongs to pick up the glowing coals from the fireplace.

2. Noun - Culinary Sense:

In the kitchen, tongs are a versatile utensil commonly used to turn, flip, or serve food while cooking or serving.

Example Sentence:

The chef used the tongs to delicately flip the omelette in the pan.

3. Noun - Medical Sense:

Tongs can also refer to a medical instrument with two long handles and a curved or blunt end, used for grasping, holding, or extracting objects during surgical or medical procedures.

Example Sentence:

The surgeon skillfully maneuvered the tongs to remove the foreign object from the patient's body.

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