A set of extending tongs for grasping objects at a distance, with several connected pairs of levers pivoted like scissors.
惰钳（用于夹取远处物体的剪刀形可伸缩钳子）
Example sentencesExamples
Additional connecting pivots of the lazy tongs are identified by the numerals 52b, 52c, etc.
We have read a secondary account that lazy tongs existed but have not found a primary record.
The magic wheel consists of two sets of lazy tongs, which are connected to form a pair of closed, concentric circles.
Excepting the pantographs and the lazy tongs, which could be purchased commercially, most of the rod and bar systems were the extemporisations of individual engineers.
Once inserted, the end of the rubber band may be hooked over the brass knob of the lazy tongs.
Definition of lazy tongs in US English:
lazy tongs
noun
A set of extending tongs for grasping objects at a distance, with several connected pairs of levers pivoted like scissors.
惰钳（用于夹取远处物体的剪刀形可伸缩钳子）
Example sentencesExamples
We have read a secondary account that lazy tongs existed but have not found a primary record.
Excepting the pantographs and the lazy tongs, which could be purchased commercially, most of the rod and bar systems were the extemporisations of individual engineers.
Once inserted, the end of the rubber band may be hooked over the brass knob of the lazy tongs.
The magic wheel consists of two sets of lazy tongs, which are connected to form a pair of closed, concentric circles.
Additional connecting pivots of the lazy tongs are identified by the numerals 52b, 52c, etc.