What does pencil mean?

n. A tool used for writing or drawing, made of wood with a dark center.; v. To write or draw with a pencil.

pencil

🇺🇸 /ˈpensl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈpensl/

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noun

A tool used for writing or drawing, made of wood with a dark center.

I use a pencil to write my notes.

verb

To write or draw with a pencil.

She pencilled a note on the paper.

A tool used for writing or drawing, made of wood with a dark center.

To write or draw with a pencil.

3rd Present pencils

Plural pencils

Past pencilled,penciled

Progressive pencilling,penciling

Perfect pencilled,penciled