Pencil
['pens(ə)l;-sɪl] or ['pɛnsl]
Definition
(noun.) a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood.
(noun.) a cosmetic in a long thin stick; designed to be applied to a particular part of the face; 'an eyebrow pencil'.
(noun.) a figure formed by a set of straight lines or light rays meeting at a point.
(noun.) graphite (or a similar substance) used in such a way as to be a medium of communication; 'the words were scribbled in pencil'; 'this artist's favorite medium is pencil'.
(verb.) write, draw, or trace with a pencil; 'he penciled a figure'.
Inputed by Clara--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) A small, fine brush of hair or bristles used by painters for laying on colors.
(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.
(n.) Hence, figuratively, an artist's ability or peculiar manner; also, in general, the act or occupation of the artist, descriptive writer, etc.
(n.) An aggregate or collection of rays of light, especially when diverging from, or converging to, a point.
(n.) A number of lines that intersect in one point, the point of intersection being called the pencil point.
(n.) A small medicated bougie.
(v. t.) To write or mark with a pencil; to paint or to draw.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
n. [1]. Brush (made of hair or fine bristles).[2]. Crayon.
v. a. [1]. Paint, depict, delineate, portray, sketch.[2]. Mark or draw with a pencil.
Typed by Larry
Definition
n. a small hair brush for laying on colours: any pointed instrument for writing or drawing without ink: a collection of rays of light converging to a point: the art of painting or drawing.—v.t. to write sketch or mark with a pencil: to paint or draw:—pr.p. pen′cilling; pa.t. and pa.p. pen′cilled.—ns. Pen′cil-case a holder for a pencil; Pen′cil-com′pass a compass having a pencil on one of its legs for use in drawing.—adjs. Pen′cilled written or marked with a pencil: having pencils of rays: radiated: (bot.) marked with fine lines as with a pencil; Pen′cilliform having the form of a pencil as of rays.—ns. Pen′cilling the art of writing sketching or marking with a pencil: marks made with a pencil: fine lines on flowers or the feathers of birds: a sketch; Pen′cil-sketch a sketch made with a pencil.
Editor: Rae
Unserious Contents or Definition
To dream of pencils, denotes favorable occupations. For a young woman to write with one, foretells she will be fortunate in marriage, if she does not rub out words; in that case, she will be disappointed in her lover.
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Examples
- The last name was written in pencil, and Amy explained that he was to rewrite it in ink and seal it up for her properly. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- Now he looked up at them, holding the pencil. Hemingway, Ernest. For Whom The Bell Tolls.
- D'Arnot seized the pencil--then he stopped. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- No: he _re_-turned on his steps; but only, perhaps, to take his pencil-case, which had been left on the table. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- A pendulum carrying a pencil was in constant contact with a strip of paper drawn beneath the pencil. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
- Herbert had been writing with his pencil in the cover of a book. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- His next movement was to take from his pocket a small, thick book of blank paper, to produce a pencil, and to begin to write in a cramp, compact hand. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- The only circumstance in connection with them that at all struck me was that the seal lay tidily in the tray with the pencils and the wax. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- I think it contains a colour-box, pencils, and paper. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- The positive or nickel plate (Fig. 6) is seen to consist of two rows of round rods or pencils, thirty in number, held in a vertical position by a steel support-frame. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- His books and pencils strewed the floor. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
- I shall get a nice box of Faber's drawing pencils; I really need them, said Amy decidedly. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- She likes it, and it won't cost much, so I'll have some left to buy my pencils, added Amy. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- They discovered I could draw: their pencils and colour-boxes were immediately at my service. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- So, they were driven there, and Bella dismissed the chariot; sending a pencilled note by it to Mrs Boffin, that she was with her father. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- There were the pencilled marks and memorandums on the wainscot by the window. Jane Austen. Emma.
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