pencil test
The term 'pencil test' has varied meanings, ranging from informal assessments to historical practices and animation techniques.
Definition
B2Informal
(informal)A casual test to determine if someone needs to wear a bra by placing a pencil under the breast; if the pencil stays in place, it suggests the need for a bra.
Example
- She tried the pencil test to see if she needed a new bra.
B2Informal
(informal)An informal method to assess breast sagging by placing a pencil under the breast crease; if the pencil remains in place, it may indicate significant sagging.
Example
- The pencil test showed that she might need a breast lift.
C1History
(historical, South Africa)A method used during apartheid in South Africa to determine racial identity by checking how easily a pencil could be removed from a person's hair.
Example
- The pencil test was one of the many discriminatory practices used during apartheid.
C1Animation
(technical, art)An early version of an animated scene created with rough sketches to test the movement and flow before finalizing the animation.
Example
- The animator showed the pencil test to the director for initial feedback.
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