Simple meaning
What does Pencil mean?
a tool used to write or draw.
Dictionary definition
a writing tool with a graphite center used for writing or drawing.
Example sentences
Pencil in a sentence
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We used the word pencil in our vocabulary notebook sentence.
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In class reading, the paragraph used pencil to describe an object or material clearly.
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During discussion, students explained how pencil changes the meaning of a science or classroom instruction.
Synonyms
Words like Pencil
writing toolgeneral phrase for a tool used to write
graphite pencila specific type of pencil
Antonyms
Opposite words
blank pagepage with no writing tool used yet
inkless markan attempted mark with no writing material
Word family
Pencil word family
Base word
pencil
noun
pencil
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does pencil mean?
PENCIL means a tool used to write or draw.
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