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词汇 penholder
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Definition of penholder in English:

penholder

noun ˈpɛnˌhəʊldə
  • A cylindrical rod or tube of wood, metal, plastic, etc., into which the nib of a pen may be fixed, and which then forms the handle of the pen. Also: any container or compartment for holding or storing a pen, especially a cylindrical tube, often on its own base, into which a pen may be inserted when not in use.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Duke of Wellington (1769–1852), army officer and prime minister. From pen + holder.

Definition of penholder in US English:

penholder

nounˈpɛnˌhəʊldə
  • A cylindrical rod or tube of wood, metal, plastic, etc., into which the nib of a pen may be fixed, and which then forms the handle of the pen. Also: any container or compartment for holding or storing a pen, especially a cylindrical tube, often on its own base, into which a pen may be inserted when not in use.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in Duke of Wellington (1769–1852), army officer and prime minister. From pen + holder.

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