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tweeze

[ tweez ]

verb (used with object)

, tweezed, tweez·ing.
  1. to pluck, as with tweezers.

tweeze

/ twiːz /

verb

  1. to take hold of or pluck (hair, small objects, etc) with or as if with tweezers

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Word History and Origins

Origin of tweeze1

First recorded in 1940–45; back formation from tweezers

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Word History and Origins

Origin of tweeze1

C17: back formation from tweezers

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Example Sentences

This is done by taking it up with the forceps and giving it a sharp tweeze.

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