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How it's used

Refers specifically to the manual or small mechanical tool used for sharpening pencils. While modern students often use mechanical or electric sharpeners, the term remains the standard way to describe any device serving this function. It is common to hear people use the verb 刨 to describe the act of sharpening, regardless of whether they are using a blade or a machine.