English dictionary

tweak

/tw/i/k/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a squeeze with the fingers

noun.act

Synonyms pinch

Source: WordNet 3.0
A sharp pinch or jerk; a twist or twitch; as, a <i>tweak</i> of the nose.

noun

Source: webster1913

pinch or squeeze sharply

verb.contact

Source: WordNet 3.0
pull or pull out sharply

verb.contact

Synonyms pick off pluck pull off

Source: WordNet 3.0
adjust finely

verb.change

Synonyms fine-tune

Source: WordNet 3.0
To pinch and pull with a sudden jerk and twist; to twitch; as, to <i>tweak</i> the nose.

verb

Source: webster1913