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Meaning of pair of tongs | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A tool used for picking things up without touching them with the hands or fingers, consisting of two slats or grips hinged at the end or in the middle, and sometimes including a spring to open the grips.

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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