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Definition of penholder

penholder

/ˈpɛnˌhoʊldɚ/
pen · hold · er
Plural:penholders
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penholder Lexical Profile

penholder Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A desktop receptacle, stand, or rack designed to hold pens and pencils when they are not in use.

Example

"He placed a brass penholder beside his notebook to keep his desk tidy and organized."

2

A handle or shaft into which a removable metal pen nib is inserted for writing or calligraphy.

Example

"The calligrapher fitted a fine copperplate nib into her wooden penholder before dipping it into the inkwell."

3

A table tennis player who grips the handle of the paddle in a manner similar to holding a pen.

Example

"As a traditional penholder, she excels at quick, wrist-driven forehand attacks close to the table."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Penholder. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/penholder
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