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tong

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tong 1  (tông, tng)
tr.v. tonged, tong·ing, tongs
To seize, hold, or manipulate with tongs.
[Back-formation from tongs.]
tong 2  (tông, tng)
n.
1. A Chinese association or political party.
2. An association or a secret society of Chinese in the United States, believed to be involved in organized crime.
[Chinese (Cantonese) t'ng, assembly hall, familial relationship between cousins, equivalent to Chinese (Mandarin) táng.]
tong1
vb (tr)
1. to gather or seize with tongs
2. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Hairdressing & Grooming) to curl or style (hair) with curling tongs
tong2
n
(Historical Terms) (formerly) a Chinese secret society or association, esp one popularly assumed to engage in criminal activities
[from Chinese (Cantonese) t'ong meeting place]


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