pencil
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/ˈpen.səl/
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A tool with a dark or colored point used to write or draw.
Examples
This pencil is too short.
She drew a cat with a pencil.
He wrote his name in pencil.
Can I borrow your pencil?
I put two pencils on the desk.
FAQ
A pencil is a pointed tool for writing or drawing.
It is used on paper at school, work, or home.
How does pencil differ from pen?
A pencil usually makes erasable marks; a pen uses ink.
How is pencil used in a sentence?
“He wrote his name in pencil” describes the material used.
No, pencil is an everyday word.
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