Here's why:

* Third-class lever: The effort (the force you apply) is between the fulcrum (the pivot point) and the load (the object you are lifting).

* Tweezers: The fulcrum is at the hinge point of the tweezers. You apply effort to the handles (which act as the effort arm), and the load is the object you are pinching between the tips (which act as the load arm).

Other examples of third-class levers:

* Fishing rod

* Broom

* Baseball bat

Let me know if you'd like more examples!