Definition

A small tool used for picking up or holding small objects, often with two arms that are squeezed together to grip items.

Example

She used a tweezer to remove the splinter from her finger.

Conversation

Hey, do you have a tweezer I can borrow for a minute?

Sure! I keep them in my bathroom drawer.

Thanks! I need it to fix my eyebrows a bit.

No problem, just make sure to return it after!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Tweezer** → The word 'tweezer' originates from the late 16th century, derived from the word 'tweeze' (meaning to pinch or pluck), which is of uncertain origin but possibly related to the Middle Dutch word 'tweez' (meaning to pinch). The term refers to a small instrument used for grasping or pulling things, particularly small objects.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of 'pinching' or 'plucking' something with a small tool — that's what a tweezer does.

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