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Pencil: meaning, definitions and examples

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pencil

 

[ หˆpษ›nsษ™l ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000 Studying at college or university
Context #1 | Noun

writing instrument

A pencil is a writing instrument with a thin cylindrical graphite core encased in a wooden or plastic barrel. It is used for writing, drawing, or sketching.

Synonyms

graphite pencil, lead pencil, writing implement

Examples of usage

  • I always carry a pencil in my bag for taking notes.
  • She used a pencil to draw a beautiful portrait.
  • He wrote his name with a pencil on the paper.
Context #2 | Noun

scoring device

In sports, a pencil is a term used to refer to a narrow lead in a competition or game.

Synonyms

advantage, lead

Examples of usage

  • The team has a pencil in the final minutes of the match.
  • After a strong start, they held onto a pencil throughout the game.
Context #3 | Verb

make preliminary sketches

To pencil is to make preliminary sketches or plans before finalizing a design or project.

Synonyms

outline, sketch

Examples of usage

  • She penciled out the initial concept for the new building.
  • They are penciling in the details for the upcoming event.

Translations

Translations of the word "pencil" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lรกpis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เค‚เคธเคฟเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bleistift

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pensil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะปั–ะฒะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oล‚รณwek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‰›็ญ† (ใˆใ‚“ใดใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crayon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lรกpiz

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurลŸun kalem

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฐํ•„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู„ู… ุฑุตุงุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tuลพka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ceruzka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“…็ฌ” (qiฤnbว)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ svinฤnik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blรฝantur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ั‹ะฝะดะฐัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒœแƒฅแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ karandaลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lรกpiz

Etymology

The word 'pencil' originates from the Latin word 'penicillus', which means 'little tail'. The modern pencil as we know it today was invented in the 16th century, with the combination of graphite and wood to create a writing instrument. Over the years, pencils have evolved in design and material, becoming a staple tool for writing and drawing.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,241 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.