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tweezer

noun

twee·​zer ˈtwē-zər How to pronounce tweezer (audio)

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The tweezers can grab small, difficult to pull screws and parts, while the toothpick can clean out tight spaces and creases around the machine – just remember not to use it to clean out your teeth later on. New Atlas, 16 Nov. 2025 Many properties also keep makeup wipes, shower caps, nail clippers, tweezers, and feminine hygiene products on hand. Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025 Just use those tweezers with care. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025 Rasoulof lingers over her wounds for a long time as Najmeh painstakingly removes each metal ball with tweezers, dumping them into a sink drenched in blood. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tweezer

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tweezer was in 1904

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“Tweezer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tweezer. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.

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