pencil
/pˈɛnsʌl/
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Definitions
Noun
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
Noun
graphite (or a similar substance) used in such a way as to be a medium of communication; "the words were scribbled in pencil"; "this artist''s favorite medium is pencil"
Noun
a figure formed by a set of straight lines or light rays meeting at a point
Noun
a cosmetic in a long thin stick; designed to be applied to a particular part of the face; "an eyebrow pencil"
Verb
write, draw, or trace with a pencil; "he penciled a figure"