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
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
There were so many patients, Granada used a penlight and gauze to make tourniquets when the supplies ran out.
From Salon • Jun. 23, 2018
First came a Swiss Army knife, a flashlight, a penlight, and a bottle of extra-strength glue, which Kate examined to be sure its lid was tightly closed.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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