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Onionskin

Description:

Onionskin refers to a thin, translucent paper resembling the thin layers of an onion. It is typically used for lightweight writing, copying, or tracing.

Examples:

Noun - Material:

• The artist used onionskin for intricate sketches and delicate tracing.
• She carefully wrote her letter on onionskin to achieve a vintage aesthetic.
• The writer placed the onionskin in front of a bright light source to trace the image.

Noun - Stationery:

• The stationery store sells notebooks and envelopes made from onionskin paper.
• I prefer using onionskin stationery for writing personal letters.

Adjective:

• She wrote her notes in an onionskin handwriting, thin and delicate.
• The artist used an onionskin layering technique to create depth in the painting.

Verb:

• The writer onionskinned the image onto a fresh sheet to make copies.
• He onionskins his sketches before transferring them onto canvas.

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