Tweezers are small metal instruments that are usually held between the thumb and index finger, used for plucking, holding, or manipulating various small objects. They consist of two legs joined at one end and can be plural in form but singular or plural in construction. Tweezers are commonly used in various fields, including:
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Cosmetics: In the application of false eyelashes, a lash artist would use two tweezers, one to isolate the natural eyelash and one to apply the false eyelash.
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Medicine and Research: Microscopic tractor beams, better known as optical tweezers, can pull atoms and nanoparticles for use in medicine and research.
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Personal grooming: Tweezers are commonly used for plucking out hairs, such as eyebrow hairs.
Tweezers are generally made of metal, but some may be made of plastic or other materials. They are generally considered safe to use, but improper use can cause harm, such as plucking too many hairs at once or using them to remove deep splinters.
