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pencil
pencil
/ˈpɛnsəl/
noun
(
)
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
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
(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
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
Write, draw, or trace with a pencil
(
pencil
)
write, draw, or trace with a pencil
He penciled a figure
he penciled a figure
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