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May 27, 2012
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tong



Pronunciation: (tông, tong), [key]
—n.
tongs.

—v.t.
to lift, seize, gather, hold, or handle with tongs, as logs or oysters.

—v.i.
to use, or work with, tongs.

tong



Pronunciation: (tông, tong), [key]
—n.
1. (in China) an association, society, or political party.
2. (among Chinese living in the U.S.) a fraternal or secret society, often associated with criminal activities.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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