pencil pencil /ˈpɛnsəl/

noun

1. () A thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood  ( pencil )
   a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
    I prefer using a pencil because I can easily erase my mistakes
   I prefer using a pencil because I can easily erase my mistakes
   
   
2. A cosmetic in a long thin stick; designed to be applied to a particular part of the face  ( pencil )
   a cosmetic in a long thin stick; designed to be applied to a particular part of the face
    An eyebrow pencil
   an eyebrow pencil
   
   
3. (physics) a figure formed by a set of straight lines or light rays meeting at a point  ( pencil )
   (physics) a figure formed by a set of straight lines or light rays meeting at a point
   
4. Graphite (or a similar substance) used in such a way as to be a medium of communication  ( pencil )
   graphite (or a similar substance) used in such a way as to be a medium of communication
    The words were scribbled in pencil
   the words were scribbled in pencil
    This artist's favorite medium is pencil
   this artist's favorite medium is pencil
   
   

verb

1. Write, draw, or trace with a pencil  ( pencil )
   write, draw, or trace with a pencil
    He penciled a figure
   he penciled a figure