Meaning Of The Word Tong

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tong in American English 1
to seize, collect, handle, or hold with tongs
to use tongs
intransitive verb: to use, or work with, tongs
noun: tongs
transitive verb: to lift, seize, gather, hold, or handle with tongs, as logs or oysters

tong in American English 2
a Chinese association or political party
noun: an association, society, or political party

tong in British English 1
to gather or seize with tongs

tong in British English 2
noun: (formerly) a Chinese secret society or association, esp one popularly assumed to engage in criminal activities

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