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Plural for a utensil that contains a perforated sheet through which ink can be forced
“The effect is rather like using a stencil to paint letters. If you lay the stencil on a background you want to paint the letter onto, you can paint with impunity above the stencil itself, knowing that the paint will reach only the background in the spaces that the stencil allows it to get through.”
Plural for a pattern or design, typically produced using a stencil
“Sunlight streamed through the lattice walls, creating an intricate stencil on the floor.”
Plural for a device that reproduces something, such as printed documents or compact discs
To draw or apply a stencil pattern to something
“Once the fabric pieces are cut, it's time to stencil the pattern onto the fabric.”
To decorate or adorn, especially with a stencil pattern
“If you were to use regular fabric, you could sew the skirt together on one side, stencil the fabric, and then sew the other side of the skirt together.”
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