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
There were so many patients, Granada used a penlight and gauze to make tourniquets when the supplies ran out.
From Salon • Jun. 23, 2018
A doctor came into the room and shined a penlight into Davis’ eyes.
From Washington Times • Jul. 10, 2014
She pulls the penlight out of the collar of her shirt and shines it into my eyes.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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