A thin sheet of material, such as paper, plastic, or metal, with a design cut out of it, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying ink or paint through the cut-out areas.
She used a stencil to paint stars on the wall of her bedroom.
The design or pattern produced by using a stencil.
The stencil on the poster was vibrant and eye-catching.
stencilverb
To produce a design or pattern by applying ink or paint through a cut-out template onto a surface.
She decided to stencil the walls of her bedroom with floral patterns.
stenciladjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or produced with a stencil.
The poster featured bold stencil letters in red paint.