Tongs



GRE

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.夹子, 钳子
• ［英］ n.夹子, 钳子 ( any of numerous grasping devices hinged like scissors)

Webster Collegiate

noun plural but singular or plural in construction

• Etymology: Middle English tonges, plural of tonge, from Old English tang; akin to Old High German zanga tongs and perhaps to Greek daknein to bite
• Date: before 12th century
• any of numerous grasping devices consisting commonly of two pieces joined at one end by a pivot or hinged like scissors

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