penlight

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Word: Penlight

Definition: A penlight is a small flashlight that looks like a fountain pen. It is designed to be portable and easy to carry, making it convenient for use in dark places or situations where you need a small amount of light.

Usage Instructions:

• When to Use: You can use a penlight when you need to see something in the dark, like looking inside a bag, examining something closely, or reading in low light.
• How to Use: To use a penlight, simply turn it on (usually by pressing a button) and point it at the area you want to illuminate.

Example:

• "The doctor used a penlight to check my eyes during the examination."

Advanced Usage:

• Penlights are often used by professionals like doctors to examine patients, by mechanics to look in tight spaces, or by students during a power outage while reading.

Word Variants:

• Penlight (noun): The basic form of the word.
• Penlighted (verb): To illuminate something with a penlight (though this form is not commonly used).

Different Meanings:

• While "penlight" typically refers to this small flashlight, it does not have many different meanings. However, the term can sometimes be informally used to describe any small light source.

Synonyms:

• Mini flashlight
• Pocket flashlight
• Keychain light

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs related to "penlight," but you might hear the phrases "shine a light on" or "bring to light" which means to reveal or highlight something, similar to how a penlight shines light on an object.

Summary:

A penlight is a handy tool that provides small, focused light.

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Noun

1. a small flashlight resembling a fountain pen