penlight
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of penlight
Example Sentences
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Each sample has been split into two tubes the size of a penlight.
From Science Magazine ● Jul. 27, 2022
Thinking he might be able to fish it out, he wrapped a long cord to a penlight with a magnetic handle.
From New York Times ● Mar. 27, 2022
According to Daniel’s long-standing protocol, the waiter requests that you cut into your steak while she waits, then flashes a penlight on the interior so you can verify it is exactly the doneness you require.
From Seattle Times ● May 2, 2019
“I’m not an authenticator,” said Clark, bending to guide an ultraviolet penlight over the surface of the painting in an inch-by-inch search pattern.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 1, 2018
Spoon handed me the penlight and nodded for me to go ahead.
From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben
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