Tangs Meaning in English

word · lemma: tang

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Definition

Tangs are the two joined arms of a tool, like tongs, used to pick up or hold things, especially in the kitchen.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in the plural ('tongs' not 'tang'); 'tangs' can also mean the metal part inside tool handles, but usually refers to kitchen utensil arms. Not the same as tweezers (for small items). Often paired with 'salad', 'ice', or 'barbecue' (e.g., 'salad tongs').

• Spanish: pinzas (de utensilio) - tenazas (de cocina)
• Portuguese (BR): pegas (utensílio de cozinha) - tenazes
• Portuguese (PT): pegas (utensílio de cozinha) - tenazes
• Chinese (Simplified): 夹子（厨具） - 钳子（工具）
• Chinese (Traditional): 夾子（廚具） - 鉗子（工具）
• Hindi: चिमटे (रसोई के उपकरण)
• Arabic: ملقط (أداة مطبخ) - كماشة
• Bengali: টংস
• Russian: щипцы
• Japanese: トング
• Vietnamese: kẹp gắp
• Korean: 집게
• Turkish: maşa
• Urdu: چمٹا
• Indonesian: penjepit

Example Sentences

She used the tangs to pick up the hot bread.

basic

The tangs made it easy to serve salad.

basic

Do you have any tangs for the ice?

basic

The salad kept slipping, but with the tangs I finally got a good grip.

natural

I couldn't reach the fries, so I grabbed the tangs from the drawer.

natural

Just use the tangs—your hands will get messy otherwise!

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