Spitzer Meaning in English

word

US

ˈspɪtzɝ

SPIT-ser

UK

ˈspɪtsə

SPIT-suh

Definition

A spitzer is a tool used to make pencils or crayons sharp by shaving away the wood and exposing more of the writing tip. It is also known as a pencil sharpener.

Usage & Nuances

"Spitzer" is used more commonly in British and European English, while "pencil sharpener" is standard in American English. Mostly used for manual or portable devices, not electric sharpening machines. Rare in the US, but common word in German-influenced regions.

• Spanish: sacapuntas
• Portuguese (BR): apontador
• Portuguese (PT): afiador de lápis
• Chinese (Simplified): 铅笔刀
• Chinese (Traditional): 鉛筆刨
• Hindi: पेंसिल शार्पनर
• Arabic: مبراة أقلام
• Bengali: পেন্সিল শার্পেনার - কাটার (পেন্সিলের জন্য)
• Russian: точилка
• Japanese: 鉛筆削り
• Vietnamese: gọt bút chì
• Korean: 연필깎이
• Turkish: kalemtıraş
• Urdu: پنسل تراش
• Indonesian: rautan pensil

Example Sentences

I need a spitzer to sharpen my pencil.

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This spitzer is new and works well.

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Do you have a spitzer in your bag?

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My teacher keeps a spitzer on her desk for everyone to use.

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Be careful—using a cheap spitzer can break your pencil.

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Kids always fight over the classroom spitzer before art class.

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