Breadcrumb Home > Dictionary > Index T tongs: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: tongs Pronunciation: (tôngz, tongz), [key] — n. (usually used with a plural v.) any of various implements consisting of two arms hinged, pivoted, or otherwise fastened together, for seizing, holding, or lifting something (usually used with pair of&hasp;). Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: tongs (Thesaurus) tongman Tongshan TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: bowdlerize Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language