Basic Details
Word: Tongs
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A tool used to grip and lift objects, often used in cooking or serving food.
Synonyms: Gripper, clippers, pincers
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Caught between a rock and a hard place: Used to describe a situation where one has to make a difficult choice. Example: "When faced with using tongs or bare hands, I felt caught between a rock and a hard place."
- Too many cooks spoil the broth: When too many people try to take control, it can ruin everything. Example: "At the barbecue, everyone wanted to use the tongs, but too many cooks spoil the broth."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She used the tongs to carefully lift the hot corn cobs from the pot.
Example 2: The chef demonstrated how to use tongs to flip the burgers on the grill.
Example 3: He dropped the salad into the bowl and used tongs to serve it to his friends.
Fun Fact
Did you know that tongs have been used since ancient times? The earliest examples were made from materials like wood and metal, showing that people have always needed a way to move hot or heavy items safely!
Famous Quote
"The right tools make a task easier and more enjoyable." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "tongs" mean?
a) A type of bird
b) A cooking tool
c) A kind of fruit
d) A type of furniture
Answer: b) A cooking tool
2. Which of these is a synonym of "tongs"?
a) Spoon
b) Gripper
c) Knife
d) Fork
Answer: b) Gripper
3. Which sentence uses "tongs" correctly?
a) The tongs sang beautifully at the concert.
b) I used the tongs to pick up the cookies from the tray.
c) The tongs ran in the race.
d) The tongs cooked the meal on the stove.
Answer: b) I used the tongs to pick up the cookies from the tray.
4. Which idiom means being in a difficult situation?
a) Caught between a rock and a hard place
b) Too many cooks spoil the broth
c) As easy as pie
d) At the drop of a hat
Answer: a) Caught between a rock and a hard place
5. What is the opposite of "tongs"?
a) N/A
b) Spoon
c) Hand
d) Knife
Answer: a) N/A
