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    Tenazas (en. Tongs)

    /teˈnathas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A metal utensil with movable arms used to hold or pull objects.
    The mechanic used the tongs to remove the rusty nut.
    El mecánico usó las tenazas para retirar la tuerca oxidada.
    A tool used in the kitchen to serve or handle food.
    With the tongs, the chef removed the meats from the grill.
    Con las tenazas, la chef retiró las carnes del asador.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'tenacia', which means 'grip' or 'holding'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to grab with tongs
    To do something very firmly or with strength.
    agarrar con tenazas
    to have tongs
    To have a strong and decisive character.
    tener tenazas
    to hold with tongs
    To keep something in place securely.
    sujetar con tenazas

    Related Words

    tweezers
    A similar instrument used to grab or hold objects.
    pinzas
    grip
    The action of holding or keeping something firm.
    agarre
    tool
    A manual utensil used to perform a task.
    herramienta

    Slang Meanings

    Intense holding
    When he said he would come, he took it with tongs.
    Cuando dijo que vendría, lo tomó con tenazas.
    Firmness in decision
    She defended that idea with tongs.
    Esa idea la defendió con tenazas.