Fire Tongs (Noun)
Meaning
Tongs for taking hold of burning coals.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Usages
Examples
- The blacksmith grasped the hot ember with the fire tongs and carefully added it to the glowing pile.
- The chef delicately plucked the burning coal with the fire tongs and moved it to the edge of the grill.
- When adjusting the barbecue pit, use fire tongs to handle the hot charcoal and avoid burns.
- She took the fire tongs and gently removed a smoldering piece of wood from the fire pit to stoke the flames.
- Using the long fire tongs, he safely manipulated the burning coals in the fireplace to promote airflow and fuel the blaze.