tweezers
C2Pronunciation
UK
- /twˈiːzəz/
US
- /ˈtwizərz/
Description
- small pincers
- grasping tool
- precision grabber
- grooming essential
- fine-tip forceps
Tweezers are like tiny hands for detail work. They are small tools you use to pull out splinters, shape eyebrows, or pick up very small things that are hard to grab with your fingers. You might see similar tools in medical or scientific work too, where careful control matters. In everyday life, people usually think of them as a simple tool for grooming or handling tiny objects.
Imagine you are building a miniature world or trying to pull a tiny thorn from your finger. That is where tweezers come in handy. Tweezers are small tools with two narrow arms joined at one end. When you press them together, they let you grip, lift, or pull things that are too small or too delicate for your fingers. They are often used when you need a careful, steady touch.
You will often see tweezers used for grooming, such as shaping eyebrows or removing unwanted hair. They are also useful for first aid, like taking out a splinter, and for hobbies or technical work, such as jewelry making, crafts, electronics, and lab work. In some professional settings, similar tools may be called forceps, but in daily life, "tweezers" is the usual word.
There are many kinds of tweezers. Some have pointed tips for very precise work, while others have slanted or flat tips for a better grip. No matter the style, they all do the same basic job: helping you handle small things with more control than your fingers alone can give. It is a simple tool, but it becomes very useful whenever small details matter.
Examples
- 1
First aid
Use the tweezers to pull the splinter out carefully.
Grammar
tweezers is usually plural: say "the tweezers are" or "a pair of tweezers"
- 2
Personal grooming
I keep a pair of tweezers in the bathroom for stray eyebrow hairs.
- 3
Medical care
The nurse removed the tiny piece of glass with sterile tweezers.
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- tweezersnoun