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pluck vs tweeze

tweeze vs pluck

pluck is a noun but tweeze is not a noun.

pluck and tweeze both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pluck Yes No Yes No
tweeze No No Yes No
As verbs, tweeze is a hyponym of pluck; that is, tweeze is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pluck:
  • pluck: pull or pull out sharply
  • tweeze: pluck with tweezers
pluck (noun) tweeze (noun)
the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord
the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
pluck (verb) tweeze (verb)
pull or pull out sharply pluck with tweezers
look for and gather
pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion
strip of feathers
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity
Difference between pluck and tweeze

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