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tweezer Synonyms
Another word for tweezer
Choosing another word for tweezer depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A small instrument consisting of two joined prongs used for plucking hairs or picking up tiny objects (usually used in the plural form 'tweezers', or in the singular in commercial, cosmetic, and attributive contexts).
Usage Example
"The watchmaker used a precision stainless-steel forceps to position the tiny gear inside the movement."
Strong
forceps
pincers
Weak
nippers
• verb (Context 2)
To pluck, extract, or manipulate hairs or small objects using a pair of tweezers.
Usage Example
"She carefully tweezered the tiny wooden splinter out of her thumb."
Strongest
tweeze
Strong
pluck
extract
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Tweezer. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/tweezer