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PENSL/ˈpensl/

A pencil writes or draws with a grey or coloured centre. A pen uses ink and is harder to remove. A rubber (British) takes pencil off the page. Pencil case is the bag for pens and pencils.

Meaning

A thin wooden stick with a grey or coloured centre, used for writing or drawing.

Examples

• “Write your name with a pencil.”
• “This pencil is too short.”
• “Draw the map in pencil first.”

Good to know

write/draw in pencil. Ink: pen. British eraser: rubber.

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