Meaning of the word pencil in English

What does pencil mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pencil

US /ˈpen.səl/

UK /ˈpen.səl/

Noun

an instrument for writing or drawing, consisting of a thin stick of graphite or a similar substance enclosed in a long thin piece of wood or other material

Example:

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Can I borrow your pencil for a moment?

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She drew a beautiful sketch with a charcoal pencil.

Synonym:

lead pencil graphite pencil

Verb

to write, draw, or mark with a pencil

Example:

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Please pencil in your name at the top of the page.

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We can pencil in a meeting for next Tuesday, but it's not definite yet.

Synonym:

write draw sketch mark note down

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