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pencil
Definition:
(nou) a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood (nou) graphite (or a similar substance) used in such a way as to be a medium of communication (nou) a figure formed by a set of straight lines or light rays meeting at a point (nou) a cosmetic in a long thin stick; designed to be applied to a particular part of the face
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpensəl
Examples:
This work presents a plenitude of information in a few sketchy, economical pencil or pen marks.
I circle the spots with the pencil.
Put the pencil case in the bag.
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