tong in French
tong in French is pince, tong, pincer — tong means a gripping tool with two hinged arms, used to pick up or hold something (usually hot or awkward) without touching it directly.
tong in French
pince
(mostly plural) An instrument or tool used for manipulating things in a fire without touching them with the hands.
tong
A Chinese secret society or gang.
pincer
What does "tong" mean?
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noun A gripping tool with two hinged arms, used to pick up or hold something (usually hot or awkward) without touching it directly.
"She used the tongs to turn the steaks on the grill."
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verb To pick up, move, or handle something with tongs.
"He tonged a few ice cubes into each glass."
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noun A Chinese-American community or family association, historically often organized around a shared clan name or hometown.
"The tong helped new immigrants find housing and work in the city."
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noun Historically, a Chinese secret society or organized crime group, especially one active in North American Chinatowns in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
"Old newspaper accounts describe a tong war breaking out over control of gambling dens."
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tong in a sentence
- She used the tongs to turn the steaks on the grill.
- The blacksmith gripped the glowing iron with a pair of long tongs.
- He tonged a few ice cubes into each glass.
- The tong helped new immigrants find housing and work in the city.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "tong" in French?
"tong" in French is pince, tong, pincer. tong means: A gripping tool with two hinged arms, used to pick up or hold something (usually hot or awkward) without touching it directly.
How do you use "tong" in a sentence?
Example: "She used the tongs to turn the steaks on the grill." In French, "tong" is pince, tong, pincer.
Are there other ways to say "tong" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "tong": pince, tong, pincer.
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