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Lead Pencil

A lead pencil, also known as graphite pencil, is a writing instrument consisting of a narrow cylindrical graphite core enclosed in a wooden or plastic casing. It is commonly used for writing, drawing, and sketching.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: A pencil with a graphite core.

Example sentences:

1. I prefer using a lead pencil for taking notes in class.
2. He sharpened his lead pencil before starting his drawing.
3. She doodled on the corner of her notebook with a lead pencil while listening to the lecture.

Sense 2:

Noun: A pencil made of graphite and clay mixture.

Example sentences:

1. Lead pencils are widely used by students and professionals.
2. The artist used lead pencils of various grades to achieve different shades in the drawing.
3. She bought a set of lead pencils for her art class.

Sense 3:

Adjective: Describing a predominant writing instrument.

Example sentences:

1. She had a lead pencil in her hand as she wrote down the recipe.
2. The teacher used a lead pencil to mark the correct answers.
3. He had a habit of chewing on the end of his lead pencil while thinking.

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