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   tong

   /tɒŋ/

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   • 1. curl (hair) using tongs: "hair has been tonged at the ends for this great look"
   • 2. collect (oysters) using oyster tongs: "Hank still finds time to tong oysters in winter"

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   What does tongs mean?

   • tongs. 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. (among Chinese living in the U.S.) a fraternal or secret society, often associated with criminal activities.

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   What does curling tongs mean?

   • Use a pair of tongs to turn the bird so that it browns all over, then remove from the pan. 3 meanings: 1. to gather or seize with tongs 2. to curl or style (hair) with curling tongs (formerly) a Chinese secret society.... Click for more definitions.

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   What does ice tong mean?

   • (by extension) (plural form of tong) A large scissors-like two-piece center-hinged forged-iron implement with oval-loop handles and with pointed tips turned inward (in the same plane as and perpendicular to the handles) to facilitate lifting and carrying a block of ice. Often called ice tongs. Plural form of tong.

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   What does Tange mean in Chinese?

   • To seize, collect, handle, or hold with tongs. To use tongs. A Chinese association or political party. In the U.S., a Chinese secret fraternal society. An instrument or tool used for manipulating things in a fire without touching them with the hands. From Old English tange, from a Germanic root.

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   1. A Chinese association or political party. 2. An association or a secret society of Chinese in the United States, believed to be involved in organized crime. [Cantonese tong4, assembly hall, familial relationship between cousins, from Middle Chinese tɦaŋ (also the source of Mandarin táng).]

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