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 Definitions of tong  [ɔŋ, tɒŋ]  

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Definition of 'tong' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (v.t.) tong
to lift, seize, gather, hold, or handle with tongs, as logs or oysters.

2. (v.i.) tong
to use, or work with, tongs.

3. (n.) tong
(in China) an association, society, or political party.

4.  tong
(among Chinese living in the U.S.) a fraternal or secret society, often associated with criminal activities.

Etymology:  (1880–85, Amer.; < dial. Chin (Guangdong) tòhng, akin to Chin táng meeting hall)

Definition of 'tong' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) tong
alt. of Tonge

'tong' - Nearby Entries  

tomrig  tonca bean  toncanet  tong  tonge  tongkang  tongo  



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