Tweezers

usgb/ˈtwiːzərz/
noun

A tool used to pick up or hold small objects.

She used tweezers to pluck her eyebrows.
Visual representation of "tweezers" - A tool used to pick up or hold small objects

Often appears as...

  • use tweezers
  • pair of tweezers
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Common use

Often found in personal grooming kits to shape eyebrows or remove hairs.

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He found a pair of tweezers in the grooming kit.
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Precision tasks

Perfect for delicate tasks requiring careful handling, like crafts or electronics.

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She used tweezers to place the tiny beads on the bracelet.
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Plural noun

Even if it looks like a single tool, 'tweezers' is always treated as a plural noun.

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The tweezers are on the table.
Visual representation of the word "Tweezers"

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