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tongs in Russian

tongs in Russian is щипцы́, схва́ты — tongs means a tool with two hinged arms used for gripping and lifting objects without touching them by hand.

tongs in Russian

щипцы́
noun
Pronounced: shchiptsy
An instrument or tool used for picking things up without touching them with the hands or fingers, consisting of two slats or grips hinged at the end or in the middle, and sometimes including a spring to open the grips.
схва́ты
noun
Pronounced: skhvaty
An instrument or tool used for picking things up without touching them with the hands or fingers, consisting of two slats or grips hinged at the end or in the middle, and sometimes including a spring to open the grips.

What does "tongs" mean?

  1. noun A tool with two hinged arms used for gripping and lifting objects without touching them by hand.
    "He used tongs to flip the steaks on the grill."
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tongs in a sentence

  • He used tongs to flip the steaks on the grill.
  • She grabbed some ice from the bucket with a pair of tongs.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "tongs" in Russian?

"tongs" in Russian is щипцы́, схва́ты. tongs means: A tool with two hinged arms used for gripping and lifting objects without touching them by hand.

How do you pronounce щипцы́?

"tongs" in Russian is щипцы́, pronounced "shchiptsy".

How do you use "tongs" in a sentence?

Example: "He used tongs to flip the steaks on the grill." In Russian, "tongs" is щипцы́, схва́ты.

Are there other ways to say "tongs" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "tongs": щипцы́, схва́ты.

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