# tweezers

/ˈtwizɝz/ (US) · /twˈiːzəz/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/tweezers
Updated: 2026-05-28

## Definition

a small tool with two thin metal arms that you squeeze together to pick up tiny objects. You use them for things like plucking eyebrows or picking up splinters.

For teachers: a small, handheld instrument consisting of two thin, parallel metal arms joined at one end by a pivot. Used for grasping or manipulating small objects with precision.

## Examples

- She used a pair of tweezers to remove the splinter from her finger.
- The technician used fine-tipped tweezers to place the tiny electronic components onto the circuit board.
- In the absence of a magnifying glass, the jeweler relied on a pair of fine-pointed tweezers to extract the diamond from its setting without damaging the surrounding metal.

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