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pair of tongs

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  1. tongs, pair of tongsnoun

    any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below

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  1. pair of tongs

    A pair of tongs is a tool used for gripping and lifting objects, typically consisting of two long arms with a joint or pivot at one end and a gripping or lifting mechanism at the other. This tool is often used in kitchens for handling hot or hard-to-reach food, or in various industries for handling materials that are too hot, cold, small, large, or dangerous to handle directly.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of pair of tongs in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of pair of tongs in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5


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