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Vocabulary Entry
pencil
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A pencil is an instrument used for writing or drawing, typically consisting of a thin rod of graphite encased in wood or a similar material.
Example Sentences
"She picked up a pencil to sketch her idea."
"The teacher handed out pencils to the students for the exam."
"He wrote a note with a red pencil to make it stand out."
V
verb
To pencil means to write or draw with a pencil, or to make a tentative plan that is likely to be changed later.
Example Sentences
"Make sure to pencil in the meeting for next week."
"He penciled a rough draft before finalizing the report."
"She quickly penciled the address on a sticky note."