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pencil sharpener
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ɐpõtɐˈdoɾ/a·pon·ta·dor
Definition
1A 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.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
pencil sharpenerelectric sharpenersharpener blade