Tongs

n. pl.

1.

An instrument, usually of metal, consisting of two parts, or long shafts, jointed together at or near one end, or united by an elastic bow, used for handling things, especially hot coals or metals; - often called a pair of tongs.

Noun

1.

tongs - any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below Synonyms: pair of tongs

coal tongs, device, fire tongs, ice tongs, pair of tongs