Definition of pencil

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

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Outline :: Outline (n.) In art: A line drawn by pencil, pen, graver, or the like, by which the boundary of a figure is indicated..
Limn :: Limn (v. t.) To draw or paint; especially, to represent in an artistic way with pencil or brush..
Pick :: Pick (n.) That which is picked in, as with a pointed pencil, to correct an unevenness in a picture..
Ruler :: Ruler (n.) A straight or curved strip of wood, metal, etc., with a smooth edge, used for guiding a pen or pencil in drawing lines. Cf. Rule, n., 7 (a)..
Penciled :: Penciled (a.) Marked with parallel or radiating lines.
Delineate :: Delineate (v. t.) To indicate by lines drawn in the form or figure of; to represent by sketch, design, or diagram; to sketch out; to portray; to picture; in drawing and engraving, to represent in lines, as with the pen, pencil, or graver; hence, to represent with accuracy and minuteness. See Delineation..
Penciling :: Penciling (n.) Lines of white or black paint drawn along a mortar joint in a brick wall.
Touch :: Touch (v. t.) To mark or delineate with touches; to add a slight stroke to with the pencil or brush.
Stationery :: Stationer (a.) One who sells paper, pens, quills, inkstands, pencils, blank books, and other articles used in writing..
Bow-compass :: Bow-compass (n.) A small pair of compasses, one leg of which carries a pencil, or a pen, for drawing circles. Its legs are often connected by a bow-shaped spring, instead of by a joint..
Penciled :: Penciled (a.) Painted, drawn, sketched, or marked with a pencil..
Downstroke :: Downstroke (n.) A stroke made with a downward motion of the pen or pencil.
Pencilled :: Pencilled () of Penci.
Mark :: Mark (n.) A trace, dot, line, imprint, or discoloration, although not regarded as a token or sign; a scratch, scar, stain, etc.; as, this pencil makes a fine mark..
Pencil :: Pencil (n.) Hence, figuratively, an artist's ability or peculiar manner; also, in general, the act or occupation of the artist, descriptive writer, etc..
Planchette :: Planchette (n.) A small tablet of wood supported on casters and having a pencil attached. The characters produced by the pencil on paper, while the hand rests on the instrument and it is allowed to move, are sometimes translated as of oracular or supernatural import..
Pencillated :: Pencillated (a.) Shaped like a pencil; penicillate.
Point :: Point (n.) To give a point to; to sharpen; to cut, forge, grind, or file to an acute end; as, to point a dart, or a pencil. Used also figuratively; as, to point a moral..
Pencillate :: Pencillate (a.) Alt. of Pencillate.
Graphite :: Graphite (n.) Native carbon in hexagonal crystals, also foliated or granular massive, of black color and metallic luster, and so soft as to leave a trace on paper. It is used for pencils (improperly called lead pencils), for crucibles, and as a lubricator, etc. Often called plumbago or black lead..
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