What is another word for penlight?
Pronunciation: [pˈɛnla͡ɪt] (IPA) 
A penlight is a portable flashlight used for various purposes such as examining patients, reading in the dark, or inspecting small areas. There are several synonyms for the word penlight which can be used interchangeably, such as torch, pocket light, flashlight, hand-held light, and beam lamp. A torch is a synonym for the word penlight that is commonly used in British English and is a handheld electric light. A flashlight is also a commonly used synonym for penlight and is generally bigger and more powerful than a penlight, and can be used for outdoor camping and hiking. A hand-held light, beam lamp, and pocket light are other synonyms for penlight that are used for a small handheld light source.
