Definitions for the word, pencil

(n.) A number of lines that intersect in one point, the point of intersection being called the pencil point.

(n.) A slender cylinder or strip of black lead, colored chalk, slate etc., or such a cylinder or strip inserted in a small wooden rod intended to be pointed, or in a case, which forms a handle, -- used for drawing or writing. See Graphite.

(n.) A small medicated bougie.

(n.) A small, fine brush of hair or bristles used by painters for laying on colors.

(n.) An aggregate or collection of rays of light, especially when diverging from, or converging to, a point.

(n.) Hence, figuratively, an artist's ability or peculiar manner; also, in general, the act or occupation of the artist, descriptive writer, etc.

(v. t.) To write or mark with a pencil; to paint or to draw.


36 words found in the Scrabble word, pencil



Scrabble letter values
A is 1 points
B is 3 points
C is 3 points
D is 2 points
E is 1 points
F is 4 points
G is 2 points
H is 4 points
I is 1 points
J is 8 points
K is 5 points
L is 1 points
M is 3 points
N is 1 points
O is 1 points
P is 3 points
Q is 10 points
R is 1 points
S is 1 points
T is 1 points
U is 1 points
V is 4 points
W is 4 points
X is 8 points
Y is 4 points
Z is 10 points



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