Meaning & Definition of Pencil in English
English⟶
Pencil
/pɛnsəl/
noun
1. A thin cylindrical pointed writing implement
- A rod of marking substance encased in wood
synonym:
- pencil
2. 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"
synonym:
- pencil
3. A figure formed by a set of straight lines or light rays meeting at a point
synonym:
- pencil
4. A cosmetic in a long thin stick
- Designed to be applied to a particular part of the face
- "An eyebrow pencil"
synonym:
- pencil
verb
1. Write, draw, or trace with a pencil
- "He penciled a figure"
synonym:
- pencil
Examples of using
Give me a red pencil.
The point of this pencil isn't sharp enough.
Outline Boston on this map with a red pencil.