1. small flashlights shaped like a pen

Examples

• The doctor used a penlight to examine the patient’s throat.
• She kept several penlights in her purse for emergencies.
• The mechanic reached for his penlight to see under the hood.
• Penlights are useful for reading in dark places.
• The nurse clipped a penlight to her uniform pocket.
• These penlights run on AAA batteries.