mechanical pencil
US /məˌkæn.ɪ.kəl ˈpen.səl/
UK /məˌkæn.ɪ.kəl ˈpen.səl/
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portaminas, lápiz mecánico
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.
Prefiero usar un portaminas para dibujar debido a su grosor de línea constante.
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He clicked the top of his mechanical pencil to extend the lead.
Hizo clic en la parte superior de su portaminas para extender la mina.