Tong: meaning, definitions and examples

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tong

 

[ tษ”ล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

kitchen utensil

A tong is a tool used to grip and lift objects, often used in cooking and serving food. They typically have two arms that are joined at one end and are used to pick up items without needing to touch them with bare hands.

Synonyms

clamp, grabbers, pliers

Examples of usage

  • Use the tongs to serve the salad.
  • She grabbed the hot coals with a pair of long tongs.
  • Tongs are essential for barbecuing.
  • He used tongs to flip the burgers on the grill.

Translations

Translations of the word "tong" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น linga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ€เคญ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zunge

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lidah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะทะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jฤ™zyk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ˆŒ (ใ—ใŸ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท langue

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lengua

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜€ (hyeo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุณุงู† (lisan)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jazyk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jazyk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ˆŒ (shรฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jezik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tunga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ะป (til)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒœแƒ (ena)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lengua

Etymology

The word 'tong' is derived from the Middle English word 'tonge,' which comes from the Old English 'tunga,' meaning 'tongue.' This etymology reflects the shape and function of tongs, which resemble a pair of extended tongues used for grasping and lifting. Initially, the term referred more broadly to any tool that could grasp or hold objects. Over time, the use of 'tong' became more specialized in the kitchen and culinary arts, denoting implements specifically designed for the manipulation of food. The evolution of the word highlights the human innovation in tool-making and the adaptation of language to describe these advancements.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,281, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.