pencil
Definition of pencil:
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part of speech: noun
A thin strip or thread of plumbago or black- lead, or other substance, generally enclosed in a cover of soft wood, and pointed at one end, used for writing or drawing; a small fine brush used in painting; the art of drawing; a collection of rays of light converging to, or diverging from, a single point.
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part of speech: verb
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part of speech: verb
To write, sketch, or mark with a pencil: to paint or draw:- pr. p. pencilling; pa. t. and pa. p. pencilled.
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Common misspellings:
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- penciel (2.2%)
- pencle (8.8%)
- pancil (6.6%)
- pecial (1.1%)
- penicl (8.8%)
- pencisl (1.1%)
- pensil (8.8%)
- penceil (2.2%)
- pencile (28.6%)
- penciol (2.2%)
- pincil (5.5%)
- penical (2.2%)
- pencial (7.7%)
- penicle (2.2%)
- pencel (9.9%)
- pencill (2.2%)
Usage examples for pencil:
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The idea occurred to him that he might keep the pencil if only he could!
"Growth of the Soil" – Knut Hamsun -
His first act, after going to look at the small motor, which was being run with the larger, experimental storage battery, was to get out pencil and paper.
"Tom Swift and his Electric Runabout or, The Speediest Car on the Road" – Victor Appleton -
At the word " crown" the player must keep the point of the pencil firmly on the paper, and open his eyes.
"My Book of Indoor Games" – Clarence Squareman -
Instantly, Georgina dropped her pencil and flew out to meet him.
"Georgina of the Rainbows" – Annie Fellows Johnston
