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. Adjective. Of, pertaining to, or relating to, tweezers. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Tweezer

1. a pincerlike tool [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tweezer

tweest
tweet
tweetable
tweetdom
tweeted
tweeter
tweeters
tweetheart
tweeting
tweetings
tweets
tweetup
tweetups
tweeze
tweezed
tweezer (current term)
tweezers
tweezes
tweezing
twelfth
twelfth-second
twelfth-year molar
twelfth cranial nerve
twelfth grade
twelfth grades
twelfth man
twelfthly
twelfths
twelfty
twell

Literary usage of Tweezer

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

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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