Meaning of the word "pencil sharpener" in English
What does "pencil sharpener" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
pencil sharpener
US /ˈpen.səl ˌʃɑːr.pən.ər/
UK /ˈpen.səl ˌʃɑːr.pən.ər/
Noun
1.
a device used to sharpen a pencil's writing point by shaving away its worn surface
Example:
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I need a pencil sharpener to make my pencil usable again.
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The electric pencil sharpener quickly sharpened all the pencils.
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