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twee·zers | \ ˈtwē-zərz 
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\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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tweezers
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of tweezers
: 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
noun pluraltweez·ers | \ ˈtwē-zərz \
\Kids Definition of tweezers
: a small instrument that is used like pincers in grasping or pulling something
twee·zers | \ ˈtwē-zərz \
\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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The first known use of tweezers was in 1654
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