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a device that uses electricity to automatically sharpen pencils to a precise point
What is an "electric pencil sharpener"?
An electric pencil sharpener is a motorized tool that sharpens pencils automatically when they are inserted into the machine. The user simply places the pencil into the sharpener, and the motor quickly rotates the pencil, shaving off the wood to create a sharp point. Electric pencil sharpeners are faster and more efficient than manual sharpeners, making them ideal for classrooms, offices, and environments where many pencils need to be sharpened quickly. They often feature adjustable settings for different pencil sizes and have containers to collect the pencil shavings. Electric sharpeners are convenient, requiring little effort from the user.
