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Print something penetrating! (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stencil

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'print' is the definition.
(stenciling is a kind of printing)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

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(Other definitions for stencil that I've seen before include "Cut-out for painting patterns or shapes" , "means of decoration" , "Sheet with cut-out letters, pattern etc for copying" , "Text template" , "Reproduction device for clients" .)

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