noun

stencilling

stenciling

Stencilling is a popular way to decorate walls.

Stenciling is a popular way to decorate walls.

She enjoys stencilling as a hobby.

She enjoys stenciling as a hobby.

stenciling on ((sth.)) the act of decorating (sth.) with a stencil Stenciling on fabric requires special paint.

Synonyms: patterning, decorating

From the verb 'stencil', which derives from Old French 'estanceler', meaning 'to sparkle, to decorate'.

It's the act of using a STENcil, so the word ends in -ING, like other activities (painting, drawing).

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