tweezers
4 synonyms for tweezers, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small, pincer-like hand tool used to grip or pull out tiny objects, such as splinters or hairs.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use tweezers
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a pair of tweezers
pluck with tweezers
sterilize tweezers
Etymology
From an old word "tweeze," meaning a small case for tools, which traces back through French étui ("case") to Latin — the same root that gives us the idea of something small and enclosed.
Full origin of tweezers →Frequently asked questions
What does “tweezers” mean?
The word “tweezers” means a small, pincer-like hand tool used to grip or pull out tiny objects, such as splinters or hairs. In plain terms, the small pinching tool you use to grip or pull out tiny things.
How do you pronounce “tweezers”?
“Tweezers” is pronounced TWEE-zuhz (/ˈtwizəɹz/ in IPA).
How do you use “tweezers” in a sentence?
Here is “tweezers” used in a sentence: “She used tweezers to shape her eyebrows.”
What part of speech is “tweezers”?
“Tweezers” is a noun.
Where does the word “tweezers” come from?
The word “tweezers” comes from Latin. From an old word "tweeze," meaning a small case for tools, which traces back through French étui ("case") to Latin — the same root that gives us the idea of something small and enclosed.
