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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Origin and Etymology of tweezers
obsolete English tweeze, noun, etui, short for obsolete English etweese, from plural of obsolete English etwee, from French étui
TWEEZERS Defined for English Language Learners
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: a small tool that is made of two narrow pieces of metal which are joined at one end and that is used to hold, move, or pull very small objects
TWEEZERS Defined for Kids
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: a small instrument that is used like pincers in grasping or pulling something
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: 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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