Penlight (Noun)
Meaning
A small flashlight resembling a fountain pen.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She pulled out the penlight and turned it on to examine the dark crevice further.
- In her utility belt, the detective kept a penlight for inspecting details at crime scenes.
- A small penlight was issued to each medic in the emergency response team for nighttime procedures.
- The nurse turned off the main lights and used her penlight to inspect the patient's pupil response.
- Police officers carry penlights in their breast pockets, convenient for emergency inspections or interrogations.