TWEEZERS

Etymology

Noun

tweezers pl (plural only)

A small pincerlike instrument, usually made of metal, used for handling or picking up small objects (such as postage stamps), plucking out (plucking) hairs, pulling out slivers, etc.

Synonyms

• pair of pincers, pincers

• pair of tweezers

• tongs (philatelic)

• tweezer (US)

Source: Wiktionary


Twee"zers, n. pl. Etym: [See Tweese.]

Definition: Small pinchers used to pluck out hairs, and for other purposes.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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