n.
Pronunciation: ' tw ē -z ə rz
Function: noun plural but singular or plural in construction
Etymology: obsolete English tweeze, noun, etui, short for obsolete English etweese, from plural of obsolete English etwee, from French étui
Date: 1654
: any of various small metal instruments that are usually held between the thumb and index finger, are used for plucking, holding, or manipulating, and consist of two legs joined at one end