Pronunciation: /ˈstɛnsəl/
noun a thin sheet of cardboard, plastic, or metal with a pattern or letters cut out of it, used to produce the cut design on the surface below by the application of ink or paint through the holes
A1 I used a stencil to draw a heart on the paper.
A2 She bought a stencil to create patterns on the walls.
B1 The artist used a stencil to paint the design onto the canvas.
B2 I found a stencil online to help me with my art project.
C1 The intricate stencil work on the building facade was truly impressive.
C2 The designer meticulously crafted each stencil for the fashion show runway.
verb to mark or create a design using a stencil
A1 She stenciled a heart shape on the wall for Valentine's Day.
A2 The children stenciled their names on the back of their chairs.
B1 The artist stenciled a beautiful design onto the canvas.
B2 He stenciled intricate patterns onto the furniture to give it a unique look.
C1 The graphic designer stenciled the company logo onto the packaging with precision.
C2 Using a stencil, she carefully stenciled the intricate design onto the wall, creating a stunning mural.
formal The artist used a stencil to create precise shapes in her artwork.
informal I found a cool stencil for my DIY project at the craft store.
slang I'm going to stencil some graffiti on that wall later.
figurative His strict upbringing acted as a stencil for his own parenting style.
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