tweezers
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noun plural but singular or plural in construction \ˈtwē-zərz\Definition of TWEEZERS
: any of various small metal instruments that are usually held between the thumb and index finger, are used for plucking, holding, or manipulating, and consist of two legs joined at one end
Origin of TWEEZERS
obsolete English tweeze, noun, etui, short for obsolete English etweese, from plural of obsolete English etwee, from French étui
First Known Use: 1654
twee·zers
noun plural but singular or plural in construction \ˈtwē-zərz\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of TWEEZERS
: any of various small metal instruments that are usually held between the thumb and index finger, are used for plucking, holding, or manipulating, and consist of two legs joined at one end
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