Tweezer: meaning, definitions and examples
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tweezer
[หtwiหzษr ]
Definition
tool for gripping small objects
A tweezer is a small tool used for picking up or gripping small objects. It typically consists of two long, thin arms joined at one end and controlled by a spring mechanism. Tweezers are commonly used for tasks such as plucking eyebrows, removing splinters, or assembling delicate electronic components.
Synonyms
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| tweezer |
Used mainly in beauty and personal care for tasks like plucking eyebrows or removing small splinters.
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| pincers |
Usually refers to a tool used in carpentry or mechanics for gripping, bending, or cutting wires and nails. May have a more rugged, industrial connotation.
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| forceps |
Commonly found in medical and scientific settings for gripping and holding objects. Often used in surgeries and experiments.
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| tongs |
Widely used in cooking and grilling to handle food. They can also be used in other contexts like handling hot objects or coals.
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Examples of usage
- I used a tweezer to remove the splinter from my finger.
- She carefully plucked her eyebrows with a tweezer.
Translations
Translations of the word "tweezer" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pinรงa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคฎเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Pinzette
๐ฎ๐ฉ pinset
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะฝัะตั
๐ต๐ฑ pฤseta
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณใปใใ (pinsetto)
๐ซ๐ท pince ร รฉpiler
๐ช๐ธ pinzas
๐น๐ท cฤฑmbฤฑz
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ (pinset)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ููุท
๐จ๐ฟ pinzeta
๐ธ๐ฐ pinzeta
๐จ๐ณ ้ๅญ (niรจzi)
๐ธ๐ฎ pinceta
๐ฎ๐ธ plokkara
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะธะฝัะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแชแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ pincet
๐ฒ๐ฝ pinzas
Etymology
The word 'tweezer' originated from the French word 'etwee', which means a small case or sheath. It was first used in the English language in the 17th century to refer to small pincers or pliers. Over time, the spelling evolved to 'tweezer' to describe the tool we now commonly use for gripping small objects.