Tong: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ง
tong
[ tษล ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น linga
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคญ
๐ฉ๐ช Zunge
๐ฎ๐ฉ lidah
๐บ๐ฆ ัะทะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ jฤzyk
๐ฏ๐ต ่ (ใใ)
๐ซ๐ท langue
๐ช๐ธ lengua
๐น๐ท dil
๐ฐ๐ท ํ (hyeo)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุณุงู (lisan)
๐จ๐ฟ jazyk
๐ธ๐ฐ jazyk
๐จ๐ณ ่ (shรฉ)
๐ธ๐ฎ jezik
๐ฎ๐ธ tunga
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะป (til)
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ (ena)
๐ฆ๐ฟ dil
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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