tongs
Example Sentences
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I may need to open my emails with metal tongs for the next 48 hours.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Oliver James, another flatmate who is studying zoology, transferred the scorpion into a plastic container with kitchen tongs.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2024
Use clean tongs, cutting boards and plates for serving cooked food.
From Seattle Times ● May 27, 2024
He recommends putting oil on a paper towel to rub on the grill using a pair of tongs.
From Salon ● May 23, 2024
He flips the metal he’s shaping with a pair of tongs and continues hammering.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
