SINCE 1828
penlight
noun
pen·light
| \ ˈpen-ˌlīt
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variants:
or less commonly penlite
Definition of penlight
: a small flashlight resembling a fountain pen in size or shape
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penlight
noun
English Language Learners Definition of penlight
: a small flashlight that looks like a pen
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