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pencil lead

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun pencil lead has 1 sense
  1. lead, pencil lead - mixture of graphite with clay in different degrees of hardness; the marking substance in a pencil
    --1 is a kind of graphite, black lead, plumbago
    --1 is a part of lead pencil

Definitions from the Web

Pencil Lead

Noun

1. A thin, cylindrical core made of graphite or a similar substance that is encased in a wooden or plastic pencil, used for writing or drawing.

Example Sentence: I need to sharpen my pencil because the lead has become blunt.

Noun

2. A reference to the graphite core of a pencil or the material used to create it.

Example Sentence: The pencil lead offers a smooth writing experience.

Noun

3. An act or instance of taking the lead by holding a pencil and guiding others in a drawing or writing activity.

Example Sentence: Maya took the pencil lead and taught her classmates how to sketch a beautiful landscape.

Adjective

1. Pertaining to a popular or well-liked pencil type commonly used for writing and drawing purposes.

Example Sentence: The pencil lead artistically crafted detailed portraits.

Adjective

2. Relating to a specific local or regional brand of pencil lead.

Example Sentence: The shop sells only locally manufactured pencil lead.

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