pencil
/ˈpɛnsəl/
noun
A writing tool made of wood with graphite inside
“Sharpen your pencil before the test.”
עיפרון
Pencil is a noun in the school category. It is a intermediate (ages 9-10) word, meaning "A writing tool made of wood with graphite inside" In Hebrew, pencil translates to עיפרון.
Example Sentences
- She sharpened her pencil to a fine point before starting to draw.
- He sketched a rough draft in pencil first, then went over it with pen.
- The pencil marks can be erased, but ink cannot.
Did You Know? Pencils do not actually contain lead — the grey stuff inside is graphite, a form of carbon that is perfectly safe! The mix of graphite and clay was first found in England in the 1560s. One pencil can draw a line about 56 kilometres long, or write about 45,000 words. Astronauts on the International Space Station use special pressurized pens because pencil tips can break off and float into equipment.
Common Word Combinations
sharp pencilpencil casepencil sharpenercolored pencil
Related Words
penerasercrayonmarker
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