stencil
|sten/cil|
B2
/ˈstɛn.səl/
template for design
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stencil' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'stanselen,' where 'stans-' meant 'to stand' and '-el' was a diminutive suffix.
Historical Evolution
'stanselen' transformed into the modern English word 'stencil' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to decorate or adorn,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a template for design.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface beneath by applying ink or paint through the cut-out holes.
She used a stencil to paint stars on the wall.
Synonyms
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