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tweezers

tweez·ers [ twzərz ]


plural noun 
Definition:
 
small plucking or holding instrument: a metal tool consisting of two narrow slightly curved arms joined at one end, used for extracting or holding small objects

[Mid-17th century. Alteration of obsolete tweeze "tweezer case" < French étuis, plural of étui (see étui)]
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