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stencil

noun
/ˈstɛnsəl/

Meaning

A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.

Example Sentences

The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.

Synonyms

template, pattern, cutout, mask

Antonyms

freehand, improvisation

Collocations

stencil design, stencil pattern, stencil art, stencil printing

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