tweezers

noun

twee·​zers ˈtwē-zərz 

plural in form but singular or plural in construction

: 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

Word History

Etymology

obsolete English tweeze, noun, etui, short for obsolete English etweese, from plural of obsolete English etwee, from French étui

First Known Use

1654, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tweezers

• caesars
• freezers

Kids Definition

tweezers

plural noun

twee·​zers ˈtwē-zərz 

: a small instrument that is used like pincers in grasping or pulling something

Medical Definition

tweezers

noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction

twee·​zers ˈtwē-zərz 

: 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