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.
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.