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Definition 2024
mechanical_pencil
mechanical pencil
English
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Noun
mechanical pencil (plural mechanical pencils)
- (US) A pencil with a replaceable and mechanically extendable lead that wears away with use, designed to provide lines of constant thickness without requiring sharpening and typically features a small eraser at the end opposite the tip.
Synonyms
- (UK) propelling pencil
- (Australian) pacer
Translations
pencil with a lead that wears away with use
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See also
- mechanical eraser