Definition of Tweezer

1. Noun. A hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever for grasping.

Exact synonyms: Pair Of Pincers, Pair Of Tweezers, Pincer
Generic synonyms: Hand Tool
Specialized synonyms: Roach Clip, Roach Holder
Derivative terms: Tweeze

Definition of Tweezer

1. a pincerlike tool [n -S]

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Tweezer

tweens
tweeny
tweer
tweered
tweering
tweers
tweest
tweet
tweeted
tweeter
tweeters
tweeting
tweets
tweeze
tweezed
tweezer (current term)
tweezers
tweezers
tweezes
tweezing
twelfth
twelfth-second
twelfth-year molar
twelfths
Twelfthtide
twelfth cranial nerve
twelfth cranial nerve
Twelfth day
Twelfth night
twelve

Literary usage of Tweezer

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1. A Vocabulary of Criminal Slang, with Some Examples of Common Usages by Louis E. Jackson, C. R. Hellyer (1914)
""TOOL" in a gun mob. Generally used in the imperative mood. Example: "Reef the right kick for a tweezer." By this function a pocket may be slowly ..."

2. The Gentleman's Magazine (1894)
"Mr. tweezer pursued his investigations with infinite bonhomie and leisureliness. Urgent telegrams from his clerk in town regarding cases (they were real ..."

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