Pinzette — meaning in English

English meaning

• forceps noun A pincer-like instrument used by doctors and surgeons to grip and hold things.
• tweezers noun A small, pincer-like hand tool used to grip or pull out tiny objects, such as splinters or hairs.

Senses

Pinzette is used for these senses in English:

• forceps An instrument used in surgery or medical procedures for grasping and holding objects, similar to tongs or pincers.
• tweezers A small pincerlike instrument, usually made of metal, used for handling or picking up small objects (such as postage stamps), plucking out (plucking) hairs, pulling out slivers, etc.

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