mechanical pencil

US /məˌkæn.ɪ.kəl ˈpen.səl/
UK /məˌkæn.ɪ.kəl ˈpen.səl/
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a pencil in which the graphite lead is held in a retractable or replaceable mechanism rather than being sharpened

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I prefer using a mechanical pencil for drawing because of its consistent line thickness.
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He clicked the top of his mechanical pencil to extend the lead.
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