tongs
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thumb|Silicone-tipped locking tongs designed to withstand temperatures up to thumb|Long handled locking tongs designed for outdoor grilling thumb|Sugar tong thumb|Blacksmith tongs used for forging
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thumb|Silicone-tipped locking tongs designed to withstand temperatures up to thumb|Long handled locking tongs designed for outdoor grilling thumb|Sugar tong thumb|Blacksmith tongs used for forging
Tongs are a type of tool used to grip and lift objects instead of holding them directly with hands. There are many forms of tongs adapted to their specific use. Design variations include resting points so that the working end of the tongs does not come into contact with a bench surface.
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