coal tongs
Definition
- Noun:
- A tool for handling burning coals: "coal tongs" refers to a specific type of tongs designed to safely pick up and move pieces of hot or burning coal, typically in a fireplace, forge, or stove.
Usage
- Noun:
- This word is used as a compound noun. It specifically names a tool. It is typically used in contexts involving fireplaces, historical settings, blacksmithing, or traditional heating.
- Example: He used the coal tongs to add more fuel to the fire.
- Example: The antique set of coal tongs was displayed next to the fireplace.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often found in historical descriptions or instructions for maintaining a coal fire.
- Example:
Variants and Related Words
- Tongs (noun): A general tool with two arms joined at one end, used for gripping and lifting objects. "Coal tongs" are a specific type of tongs.
- Fireplace tongs: A more general term that may be used interchangeably with "coal tongs," though it can also refer to tongs for handling logs.
- Scuttle: A bucket for holding coal, often used alongside coal tongs.
Synonyms
- Fire tongs: A very close synonym, though it can imply use with both coal and wood.
- Hearth tongs: Another synonym emphasizing use at the fireplace.
Notes
- "Coal tongs" is a fixed compound noun. The word "tongs" is always plural in form, even when referring to a single tool.
- This tool is less common in modern homes with electric or gas heating but remains relevant in historical contexts, certain crafts, and with solid-fuel stoves.
Noun
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tongs for taking hold of burning coals
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