Meaning & Definition of word "Pencil"

Pencil

/ˈpɛnsl/

1. A writing instrument composed of a thin stick of graphite or a similar substance, enclosed in a wooden or plastic casing.
- Example: She wrote her notes in a pencil to avoid making permanent mistakes.
2. A similar instrument used for drawing, usually with varied types of lead or materials.
- Example: The artist picked up a pencil to sketch a new design.
3. A particular size or style of pencil.
- Example: He prefers using a 2B pencil for shading in his drawings.

1. To write or draw with a pencil.
- Example: Please pencil in your name on the sign-up sheet.
2. To make a tentative appointment or plan.
- Example: Let's pencil in a meeting for next week and confirm it later.

From Middle English 'pensel', from Old French 'pincel', from Latin 'penicillus', meaning 'little tail'.

pencil it in:

To make a preliminary appointment or note that may change.

in pencil:

Written lightly, able to be erased.

pencil drawn:

Created or depicted using just a pencil, often referring to sketches.

eraser:

A tool used to remove pencil marks.

sketch:

A quickly drawn representation using pencils.

graphite:

The material commonly used as the core of pencils.

Meaning: Pencil pushers

Example Sentence: That meeting is full of pencil pushers who love to overanalyze everything.

Meaning: Pencil it in

Example Sentence: I'll pencil it in for now, but let's see if we can confirm later.