mechanical pencil
US /məˌkæn.ɪ.kəl ˈpen.səl/
UK /məˌkæn.ɪ.kəl ˈpen.səl/
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matita meccanica, portamine
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.
Preferisco usare una matita meccanica per disegnare a causa dello spessore costante della linea.
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He clicked the top of his mechanical pencil to extend the lead.
Ha cliccato sulla parte superiore della sua matita meccanica per estendere la mina.