TWEEZERS
\twˈiːzəz], \twˈiːzəz], \t_w_ˈiː_z_ə_z]\
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Small pincers for taking hold of, or pulling out, something tiny, as hairs; a tool used for grasping something; a set of surgeon's instruments.
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