- to lift, seize, gather, hold, or handle with tongs, as logs or oysters.
- to use, or work with, tongs.
- (in China) an association, society, or political party.
- (among Chinese living in the U.S.) a fraternal or secret society, often associated with criminal activities.
- to gather or seize with tongs
- to curl or style (hair) with curling tongs
- (formerly) a Chinese secret society or association, esp one popularly assumed to engage in criminal activities
