Pencil meaning in English
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Definition
a (sharp) pencil: a long thin wooden object containing lead for writing or drawing (with a good point)
a pen: a ballpoint, a biro, a writing device which uses ink
a pencil sharpener: an object for making pencils ready to write when they have become too flat
- "I would be very pleased if you could join me for a light snack and perhaps a beverage this evening at the "Pen and Parchment" bar on Montgomery Street at 7:45 pm sharp."
- "We make pencils."
- "Bruno : I said "sometimes I keep a pen"...in my pocket."
- "If I could just find my pen to write all this down..."
- "Mrs Lee : You need pens?"
- "We make pens."
- "Bruno : I said 'sometimes I keep a pen'... in my pocket."
- "I stole a pencil from the supply room, and it's tearing me apart inside!"
- "Brian : That's a pencil."
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