Tōngs, n. pl.

n. pl. [A-S. tange, L. Ger. tange, D. & Dan. tang, Sw. tång, Icel. taung, töng, O. H. Ger. zanga, N. H. Ger. zange.] An instrument, usually of metal, consisting of two parts, or long shafts, joined at one end, used for handling things, especially fire or heated metals;—often called a pair of tongs.