"penlight" meaning in All languages combined

See penlight on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: penlights [plural]
Etymology: From pen + light. Etymology templates: {{af|en|pen|light}} pen + light Head templates: {{en-noun}} penlight (plural penlights)
  1. A small torch/flashlight that resembles a fountain pen. Synonyms: pen torch, pocket light Coordinate_terms: penknife (english: pocket knife)
    Sense id: en-penlight-en-noun-HcIfP1Nf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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