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tweezers

|twee/zers|

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🇺🇸

/ˈtwiːzərz/

🇬🇧

/ˈtwiːzəz/

(tweezer)

small object tool

Base FormPlural
tweezertweezers
Etymology
Etymology Information

'tweezers' originates from the French word 'étuisier,' which referred to a case or small box for holding small objects.

Historical Evolution

'étuisier' transformed into the English word 'tweezer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'tweezers.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to a case for small objects, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a tool for picking up small objects.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a small tool with two arms used for picking up small objects or plucking hairs.

She used tweezers to remove the splinter from her finger.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45