Stenciled: meaning, definitions and examples

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stenciled

 

[ ˈstɛn.səld ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

artistic technique

Stenciled refers to the process of applying a design or letter onto a surface using a stencil, which acts as a template. This technique is commonly used in arts and crafts to create uniform shapes or lettering.

Synonyms

imprinted, marked, painted

Examples of usage

  • She stenciled a pattern on the wall.
  • They stenciled their logo onto the fabric.
  • The artist stenciled the letters before painting.
Context #2 | Adjective

decorative element

Describing something that has been decorated or designed using a stencil method; often seen in art and interior design. Stenciled items display clear, repeated patterns or lettering.

Synonyms

decorated, designed, patterned

Examples of usage

  • The stenciled artwork adorned the gallery.
  • She chose stenciled motifs for her scrapbook.
  • His stenciled designs were widely admired.

Translations

Translations of the word "stenciled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estampado

🇮🇳 स्टेंसिल किया हुआ

🇩🇪 schabloniert

🇮🇩 dicetak dengan stensil

🇺🇦 трафаретний

🇵🇱 szablonowany

🇯🇵 ステンシル加工された

🇫🇷 en relief

🇪🇸 estampado

🇹🇷 şablonlu

🇰🇷 스텐실된

🇸🇦 مطبوع بالقالب

🇨🇿 šablonovaný

🇸🇰 šablónovaný

🇨🇳 模板印刷的

🇸🇮 šabloniran

🇮🇸 stencil-að

🇰🇿 трафаретпен жасалған

🇬🇪 სტენცილური

🇦🇿 şablonla hazırlanmış

🇲🇽 estampado

Word origin

The word 'stencil' comes from the Middle French word 'estencil', which is a diminutive form of 'estencel', derived from the Old French 'estenceler', meaning to quench or extinguish. The term has its origins in the Latin verb 'stendere', meaning to stretch or expand. Initially used to designate a template for tracing, stencils became popular in the Middle Ages for creating illustrations in manuscripts. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the technique began to be widely adopted in various forms of art and decoration, including textiles and wall treatments. By the 20th century, stenciling evolved into a common practice among graffiti artists and crafters alike, leading to its contemporary interpretations seen in street art and personalized crafts.