tong 1 (tông, t ng)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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