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Stencil

/ˈstɛnsɪl/

A thin sheet, either perforated or using some other technique, with which a pattern may be produced upon a surface.

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noun

1
A thin sheet, either perforated or using some other technique, with which a pattern may be produced upon a surface.
2
A utensil that contains a perforated sheet through which ink can be forced to create a printed pattern on a surface.
3
A two-ply master sheet for use with a mimeograph.

verb

1
To print with a stencil.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Stencil"

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gallerynoun	An institution, building, or room for the exhibition and conservation of important objects, especially works of art.
double-sided	Using or able to be used on both sides.
panenoun	An individual sheet of glass in a window, door, etc.
panelnoun	A group of people gathered to judge, interview, discuss etc. as on a television or radio broadcast for example.
templatenoun	A generic model or pattern from which other objects are based or derived.
moldnoun	A hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance.
symbolnoun	A character or glyph representing an idea, concept or object.
mouldnoun	Commonwealth spelling of mold (“growth of tiny fungi”).
dashboardnoun	A panel beneath the windshield of a vehicle or aircraft containing indicator gauges, compartments, and sometimes controls and indicator lights.
padnoun	A flattened mass of anything soft, to sit or lie on.
clipnoun	Something which clips or grasps; a device for attaching one object to another.
stencil worknoun	The art of decorating using a stencil.
pochoirnoun	A technique in visual art consisting of applying various stencils (perforated templates).
screennoun	A physical divider intended to block an area from view, or provide shelter from something dangerous.
point papernoun	Paper pricked through so as to form a stencil for transferring a design.
stampnoun	A small piece of paper, with a design and a face value, used to prepay postage or other dues such as tax or licence fees.
stereotypenoun	A conventional, formulaic, and often oversimplified or exaggerated conception, opinion, or image of (a person or a group of people).
lithotypenoun	A print made from such a surface.
matchnoun	(sports) A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet (commonly called a "bout"), a baseball game, or a cricket match.
estampagenoun	A pattern stamped on clay or other material by a press