Pencils Meaning in English
word · lemma: pencil
/ˈpɛnsəɫz/
PEN-suhlz
/pˈɛnsəlz/
PEN-suhlz
Definition
Thin sticks of wood or plastic with a colored center, used for writing or drawing. "Pencils" is the plural form of "pencil."
Usage & Nuances
Always plural; refers to more than one 'pencil.' Often used in school or art contexts. Don’t confuse with 'pens' (which use ink). Common collocations: 'colored pencils', 'sharpen pencils', 'borrow pencils.'
Spanish: lápicesPortuguese (BR): lápisPortuguese (PT): lápisChinese (Simplified): 铅笔Chinese (Traditional): 鉛筆Hindi: पेंसिलेंArabic: أقلام رصاصBengali: পেন্সিলগুলিRussian: карандашиJapanese: 鉛筆Vietnamese: bút chìKorean: 연필Turkish: kurşun kalemlerUrdu: پنسلیںIndonesian: pensil
Example Sentences
I have three pencils in my bag.
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The teacher gave us new pencils for drawing.
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Please bring your own pencils to class.
basic
All my pencils keep breaking during the test.
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Could I borrow a couple of pencils? I forgot mine at home.
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Her art kit is full of colored pencils of every shade imaginable.
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