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pen·cil
 pencil
- pronunciation:
- pen
sihl
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an implement for writing, drawing, or marking that consists of a slender core of graphite, carbon, crayon, or the like, usu. enclosed in or held by a cylinder of wood, plastic, or metal.
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| definition 2: |
any of several similar objects.
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
penciled, penciling, pencils |
| definition 1: |
to write or compose by using a pencil.
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| definition 2: |
to mark, color, or draw by pencil.
He penciled out several unnecessary words. |
| related words: |
note |
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