Uk English Meaning of pencil

pencil

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Definitions and Meaning of pencil in English

Wordnet

pencil (n)

a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood

graphite (or a similar substance) used in such a way as to be a medium of communication

a figure formed by a set of straight lines or light rays meeting at a point

a cosmetic in a long thin stick; designed to be applied to a particular part of the face

Wordnet

pencil (v)

write, draw, or trace with a pencil

Webster

pencil (n.)

A small, fine brush of hair or bristles used by painters for laying on colors.

A slender cylinder or strip of black lead, colored chalk, slate etc., or such a cylinder or strip inserted in a small wooden rod intended to be pointed, or in a case, which forms a handle, -- used for drawing or writing. See Graphite.

Hence, figuratively, an artist's ability or peculiar manner; also, in general, the act or occupation of the artist, descriptive writer, etc.

An aggregate or collection of rays of light, especially when diverging from, or converging to, a point.

A number of lines that intersect in one point, the point of intersection being called the pencil point.

A small medicated bougie.

Webster

pencil (v. t.)

To write or mark with a pencil; to paint or to draw.

FAQs About the word pencil

pencil

a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood, graphite (or a similar substance) used in such a way as to be a medium

Cartoon,Crayon,Ink,caricature,outline,profile,draw,picture,Scrawl,scribble

No antonyms found.

penchute => parachute, penchant => penchant, pencel => Pencil, pence => pence, penaunt => Not known,