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| 1. | [ noun ] (writing) a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood | |
| Related terms: | writing_implement lead_pencil slate_pencil point point rubber_eraser | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a figure formed by a set of straight lines or light rays meeting at a point | |
| Related terms: | figure physics geometry | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a cosmetic in a long thin stick; designed to be applied to a particular part of the face | |
| Examples: | "an eyebrow pencil" |
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| Related terms: | cosmetic | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (chemistry) graphite (or a similar substance) used in such a way as to be a medium of communication | |
| Examples: | "the words were scribbled in pencil" "this artist's favorite medium is pencil" |
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| Related terms: | graphite | |
| 5. | [ verb ] write, draw, or trace with a pencil | |
| Examples: | "he penciled a figure" |
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| Related terms: | draw trace | |
| Similar spelling: |
penciled pencilled |
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