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)
to lift, seize, gather, hold, or handle with tongs, as logs or oysters
to use, or work with, tongs
(in China) an association, society, or political party
TONG, to lift with a grasping device [v]
two-armed implement for picking up an object
(among Chinese living in the U.S.) a fraternal or secret society, often associated with criminal activities