fiddle with vs tong

fiddle with

verb
  • To manipulate an object, especially in a nervous or restless manner. 

  • To adjust the position, as of an electronic device, in order to provide better reception or signal. 

  • To manipulate in order to gain something for oneself. 

tong

verb
  • To grab, manipulate or transport something using tongs. 

  • To use tongs. 

noun
  • a Chinese lineage organization responsible for managing ancestral land 

  • a Chinese secret society or gang 

  • An instrument or tool used for manipulating things in a fire without touching them with the hands. 

How often have the words fiddle with and tong occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )