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Pencil Definition & Meaning

1. A writing tool made of graphite encased in wood or plastic.

Example: I always carry a pencil in my bag for taking notes.

2. A thin, pointed tool used for drawing or marking.

Example: The artist used a pencil to sketch the outline of the portrait.

3. A small cosmetic tool used for filling in eyebrows or eyeliner.

Example: She used a pencil to define her eyebrows.

4. A long, narrow strip of light in a photograph or film.

Example: The cinematographer used a pencil of light to highlight the actor's face.

5. A small, narrow brush used for applying paint or makeup.

Example: The makeup artist used a pencil brush to apply eyeshadow.

Examples of the word pencil used in sentences.

  • She sharpened her pencil to make it more pointed.
  • The teacher asked the students to bring a pencil to class.
  • He always carries a pencil in his bag for quick notes.
  • I use a pencil to write my name on the paper.
  • Can you please give me a pencil to draw the picture?
  • I need a new pencil for my math test tomorrow.
  • I always carry a pencil in my bag in case I need to write something down.
  • The artist drew a beautiful portrait using only a pencil.
  • Can you please lend me a pencil? I forgot mine at home.
  • I prefer using a pencil instead of a pen because I can easily erase my mistakes.
  • He absentmindedly twirled the pencil in his hand as he tried to come up with an answer to the question.
  • The teacher sharpened her pencil and started writing notes on the whiteboard.
  • Can you lend me a pencil? I forgot to bring one for the exam.
  • I always write down my ideas with a pencil since it's easier to make changes if needed.
  • She used a pencil to sketch out the outline of the portrait before coloring it in with paint.
  • I lost my favorite pencil, the one my grandfather gave me when I was a child, and it breaks my heart.
  • Mary has just bought a new pencil skirt that fits her perfectly and makes her look stunning.
  • Please make sure you use a sharp pencil to complete this math assignment.
  • As an artist, I always carry a pencil with me to sketch quick ideas wherever I go.
  • During the exam, the teacher caught John cheating by sneaking a pencil case with answers, despite the strict rules.
  • The artist sharpened her pencil and began sketching the rough outline of her masterpiece.
  • The carpenter used his pencil to mark the precise measurements on the piece of wood before making any cuts.
  • When taking a standardized test, it's important to bring several sharpened pencils as backup.
  • Despite being in the digital age, many still prefer to write with a traditional pencil.
  • To avoid creating a mess, the teacher instructed the students to erase their mistakes with a pencil rather than a pen.
  • With a pencil in her hand, she began to sketch out her vision for the new building design.
  • With the precision of a surgeon, he used his pencil to carefully shade in the details of the portrait.
  • As a young child, she scribbled with a pencil on any scrap of paper she could find, dreaming of becoming an artist someday.
  • After hours of writing, the tip of his pencil had become dull and he needed to sharpen it once more.
  • In the artist's studio, a rainbow of colored pencils lay scattered across her work table.
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