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penlight

/ˈpɛnˌlaɪt/

Meanings
noun
A small torch/flashlight that resembles a fountain pen.

Examples :

"The doctor used a penlight to check the patient's eyes. "
utility item device technology electronics

Related Words

Illustration torch

torch noun

/tɔːtʃ/ /tɔɹtʃ/

A stick with a flame on one end, used chiefly as a light source; a similarly shaped implement with a replaceable supply of flammable material.

"The hiker used a torch to light the way down the dark mountain path. "

Illustration patient

patient noun

/ˈpeɪʃənt/

A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.

"The patient followed the doctor's instructions carefully. "

Illustration fountain

fountain noun

[ˈfaʊn.ʔn̩]

A natural source of water; a spring.

"The hikers followed the path to the mountain fountain, hoping to find fresh water. "

Illustration that

that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

Illustration pen

pen noun

/pɛn/

An enclosure (enclosed area) used to contain domesticated animals, especially sheep or cattle.

"There are two steers in the third pen."

Illustration check

check noun

/t͡ʃɛk/

A situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece.

"The checkmate was imminent; the king was in check. "

Illustration flashlight

flashlight noun

/ˈflæʃˌlaɪt/

A battery-powered hand-held light source.

"My flashlight helped me find my keys after I locked myself out of the house. "

Illustration small

small noun

/smoːl/ /smɑl/ /smɔːl/ /smɔl/

Any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back.

"The child's small was sore after carrying his heavy backpack to school. "

Illustration resembles

resembles verb

/rɪˈzɛmbəlz/ /riˈzɛmbəlz/

To be like or similar to (something); to represent as similar.

"The twins resemble each other."

Illustration doctor

doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

Illustration used

used verb

/juːzd/

To utilize or employ.

"The student used a calculator to solve the math problem. "

Illustration eyes

eyes noun

/aɪz/

An organ through which animals see (perceive surroundings via light).

"Bright lights really hurt my eyes."