Definitions for: Stencil

[n] device that has a sheet perforated with printing through which ink or paint can pass to create a printed pattern
[v] mark or print with a stencil

Webster (1913) Definition: Sten"cil, n. [Probably from OF. estincelle spangle,
spark, F. ['e]tincelle spark, L. scintilla. See
Scintillate, and cf. Tinsel.]
A thin plate of metal, leather, or other material, used in
painting, marking, etc. The pattern is cut out of the plate,
which is then laid flat on the surface to be marked, and the
color brushed over it. Called also stencil plate.

Sten"cil, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Stenciledor
Stencilled; p. pr. & vb. n. Stenciling or Stencilling.]
To mark, paint, or color in figures with stencils; to form or
print by means of a stencil.

See Also: device, print

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