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- pronunciation:
- pen
sihl
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
A pencil is a long, thin tool used for writing or drawing. Pencils are made of a narrow stick of wood with a dark gray or colored center. If you make a mistake when you write with a pencil, you can usually erase it.
I'm glad I used a pencil to write to my grandmother because I made a lot of mistakes.
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
pencils, penciling, penciled |
definition: |
When you pencil something, you mark, write, or draw with a pencil.
The teacher penciled the names of the students who were absent on her note pad. |
related words: |
note |
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