tongs 
/ˈtɑ:ŋz/ noun
/ˈtɑ:ŋz/ noun [plural] : a tool used for lifting or holding objects that is made of two long pieces connected at one end or in the middle
▪ ice/salad tongs ▪ a pair of tongs
▪ ice/salad tongs ▪ a pair of tongs
hammer and tongs — see 1hammer
