Tweezers: meaning, definitions and examples

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tweezers

 

[ หˆtwiหzษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

for plucking hairs

Tweezers are small metal tools with two short handles and two pincers at the end, used for picking up small objects or for pulling out hairs.

Synonyms

forceps, pincers, pluckers

Examples of usage

  • Can you pass me the tweezers? I need to remove this splinter.
  • She used tweezers to pluck her eyebrows.
  • The tweezers are perfect for picking up tiny objects.
  • I always carry tweezers in my purse, just in case.
  • He carefully removed the thorn with a pair of tweezers.

Translations

Translations of the word "tweezers" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pinรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคฎเคŸเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pinzette

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pinset

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะฝั†ะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pฤ™seta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ”ใƒณใ‚ปใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pince ร  รฉpiler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pinzas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cฤฑmbฤฑz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•€์…‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ู‚ุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pinzeta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pinzeta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้•Šๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pinceta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ plokkarar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะธะฝั†ะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒœแƒชแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pincet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pinzas

Word origin

The word 'tweezers' originated from the French word 'etwee' which means 'case for holding small objects'. Tweezers have been used for centuries for various tasks such as grooming, medical procedures, and handling delicate objects. The design of tweezers has evolved over time to cater to different needs and purposes.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,718, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.