penholder
Definition
Noun: A device used to hold a pen, typically consisting of a handle or grip into which a pen nib or cartridge is inserted. In the context of table tennis, "penholder" refers to a specific grip style where the racket is held similarly to how one would hold a pen.
Usage Examples
- (A tool for securing a pen.)
- (A specific way of holding a table tennis racket.)
Advanced Usage
"Penholder grip": A style of holding a table tennis racket, where the handle is held between the thumb and index finger, resembling the grip on a writing pen.
- Many Asian players use the penholder grip for its versatility in spin and speed. (A table tennis technique.)
"Penholder serve": A serve executed using the penholder grip in table tennis.
- Her penholder serve was difficult to return due to its spin. (A specific type of serve.)
Variants and Related Words
Pen (n): a writing instrument.
- He bought a new pen for his journal. (A tool for writing.)
Holder (n): a device that holds or secures something.
- The cup holder kept her drink steady. (A general term for a holding device.)
Synonyms
- Pen rack: a stand or container for holding pens.
- Pen stand: a stationary item that holds pens upright.
Related Idioms (Figurative)
- "To hold the pen": to be the one who writes or records something (not directly using "penholder").
- As the secretary, she held the pen for the meeting minutes. (She recorded the notes.)