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pencil sharpener

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ɐpõtɐˈdoɾ/a·pon·ta·dor

Definition

1

A small utensil, usually made of metal or plastic, with a blade, used to sharpen the tip of a pencil.

Usage examples

Do you need a pencil sharpener? My pencil has no point.
The school sharpener had a container for the shavings.

Common combinations

pencil sharpenerelectric sharpenersharpener blade