Tweezers
(noun)
A small tool consisting of two metal or plastic arms with pointed tips, used for gripping and removing small objects, especially hairs from the skin.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from tweeze (alteration of tweak) + -ers.
Examples:
- The tweezers were a handy tool for removing splinters and other small irritants.
- The tweezers were used by the esthetician to shape eyebrows.
- The tweezers were made of stainless steel and had a fine, pointed tip.
- The tweezers were essential for many household and personal grooming tasks.
- The tweezers were often kept in a medicine cabinet or cosmetic bag for easy access.