Penholder
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Penholder is a noun meaning A handle into which a nib or other penpoint is fitted to form a pen.
Meaning
A handle into which a nib or other penpoint is fitted to form a pen.
More Meanings
- A device for storing pens while they are not being used.
- (diplomacy) a member of the United Nations Security Council with responsibility for [a specified issue]
- Alternative form of penhold.
Example Sentences
He was amazing, and had a penholder behind his ear.
The Browns gave the Obamas an ornate penholder made from the timber of a Victorian antislave ship.
Widespread reports of ethnically targeted killings in recent days prompted the UK, as the UN penholder on Sudan, to call an emergency session of the security council in New York on Thursday.
Word Forms
- penholders
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include penrack, pinholder, pencase, inkholder, penhold, penner.
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