electric pencil sharpener
Plural
electric pencil sharpeners
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a device that uses electricity to automatically sharpen pencils to a precise point
An electric pencil sharpener is a motorized tool that sharpens pencils automatically when they are inserted into the machine. The user simply places the pencil into the sharpener, and the motor quickly rotates the pencil, shaving off the wood to create a sharp point. Electric pencil sharpeners are faster and more efficient than manual sharpeners, making them ideal for classrooms, offices, and environments where many pencils need to be sharpened quickly. They often feature adjustable settings for different pencil sizes and have containers to collect the pencil shavings. Electric sharpeners are convenient, requiring little effort from the user.
- The classroom was filled with the buzzing sound of the electric pencil sharpener as students lined up to sharpen their pencils before the test.
- After years of using a manual sharpener, I finally invested in an electric pencil sharpener for my home office, and it's made my work much more efficient.
- The sleek design of the electric pencil sharpener on my desk adds a modern touch to my workspace while keeping my pencils perfectly sharpened.
- As an artist, I rely on my electric pencil sharpener to maintain the precise points needed for detailed sketches and drawings.
- With its automatic stop feature, the electric pencil sharpener ensures that pencils are sharpened to the perfect point every time, without the risk of over-sharpening.