PENCIL

Pencil

A pencil is a writing implement or art medium usually constructed of a narrow, solid pigment core inside a protective casing. The case prevents the core from breaking, and also from marking the user’s hand during use.

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pencil

Noun

  1. A paintbrush.
  2. Writing utensil that uses graphite (commonly referred to as lead). Regular pencils usually have a graphite shaft surrounded by wood. Also available in a mechanical version where the graphite length can be adjusted and sharpening is not needed.
  3. A family of geometric objects with a common property, such as the set of lines that pass through a given point in a projective plane.
  4. An aggregate or collection of rays of light, especially when diverging from, or converging to, a point.
  5. A small medicated bougie.

Verb

  1. to write something using a pencil
    I penciled (BrEn: pencilled) it in my notebook.
  2. To tentatively make a booking or appointment.
    I am very busy today but I can pencil you in at 3 p.m.


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