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tweeze vs pluck

pluck vs tweeze

tweeze is not a noun while pluck is a noun.

tweeze and pluck both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tweeze No No Yes No
pluck Yes No Yes No
As verbs, pluck is a hypernym of tweeze; that is, pluck is a word with a broader meaning than tweeze:
  • tweeze: pluck with tweezers
  • pluck: pull or pull out sharply
Other hypernyms of tweeze include pick off, pull off, tweak.
tweeze (noun) pluck (noun)
the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord
the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
tweeze (verb) pluck (verb)
pluck with tweezers pull or pull out sharply
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 tweeze and pluck

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