Meaning of the word tweezers in English

What does tweezers mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tweezers

US /ˈtwiː.zɚz/

UK /ˈtwiː.zɚz/

a small instrument like a pair of pincers for grasping small objects, typically hairs or splinters.

Example:

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She used tweezers to pluck her eyebrows.

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He carefully removed the splinter with a pair of tweezers.

Synonym:

forceps pincers

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