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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Bow-pencil :: Bow-pencil (n.) Bow-compasses, one leg of which carries a pencil..
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..
Mark :: Mark (v. t.) To leave a trace, scratch, scar, or other mark, upon, or any evidence of action; as, a pencil marks paper; his hobnails marked the floor..
Stationery :: Stationer (a.) One who sells paper, pens, quills, inkstands, pencils, blank books, and other articles used in writing..
Handling :: Handling (v. t.) The mode of using the pencil or brush, etc.; style of touch..
Pick :: Pick (n.) That which is picked in, as with a pointed pencil, to correct an unevenness in a picture..
Penciling :: Penciling (n.) Lines of white or black paint drawn along a mortar joint in a brick wall.
Lynx :: Lynx (n.) Any one of several species of feline animals of the genus Felis, and subgenus Lynx. They have a short tail, and usually a pencil of hair on the tip of the ears..
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..
Pencil :: Pencil (n.) A small medicated bougie.
Pencilled :: Pencilled () of Penci.
Pencillate :: Pencillate (a.) Alt. of Pencillate.
Stub :: Stub (n.) The short blunt part of anything after larger part has been broken off or used up; hence, anything short and thick; as, the stub of a pencil, candle, or cigar..
Pencil :: Pencil (v. t.) To write or mark with a pencil; to paint or to draw.
Penciled :: Penciled (a.) Radiated; having pencils of rays.
Pencil :: Pencil (n.) 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..
Pencil :: Pencil (n.) A small, fine brush of hair or bristles used by painters for laying on colors..
Trammel :: Trammel (n.) An instrument for drawing ellipses, one part of which consists of a cross with two grooves at right angles to each other, the other being a beam carrying two pins (which slide in those grooves), and also the describing pencil..
Pointal :: Pointal (n.) A kind of pencil or style used with the tablets of the Middle Ages.
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..
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