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Definition of tweezers

tweezers

/ˈtwiːzɚz/
twee · zers
Plural:tweezers
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tweezers Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small handheld instrument consisting of two metal arms joined at one end, used for plucking hairs or picking up tiny objects.

Example

"She used a pair of fine-tipped tweezers to carefully remove the wooden splinter from her finger."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Like 'scissors' or 'pliers', 'tweezers' is a pluralia tantum noun that takes a plural verb when used alone ('the tweezers are sharp'), or is counted using 'a pair of tweezers' with a singular verb.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Evolved in the 17th century from 'tweezes' (a case of small instruments), an aphetic plural of obsolete 'etwee', borrowed from French 'étui' meaning a small case.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tweezers. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tweezers
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