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“Pencel” or “Pencil” or “Pensile”

Overview

pencel / pencil / pensile are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

pencel: NA

pencil: (noun) a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood. (noun) graphite (or a similar substance) used in such a way as to be a medium of communication. (noun) a figure formed by a set of straight lines or light rays meeting at a point. (noun) a cosmetic in a long thin stick; designed to be applied to a particular part of the face. (verb) write, draw, or trace with a pencil.

pensile: NA

Pronunciation

pencel: NA

pencil: p·EH·n·s·ah·l

pensile: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “pencel”

Examples of “pencil”

  • square, spirit level, and carpenter pencil.
  • Artist's Sketchbook and Process, from Pencil to Vector.
  • that her ex- husband Shane Pencil was helping her, but Shane
  • The agency wins a silver pencil from the One Show for
  • Combinations (1869)Peaks in Pen and Pencil'' (1872)
  • in which one takes a pencil or other drawing tool and
  • latter issues, with Meskin given pencil and inks credits on "I'll
  • was in the Pen and Pencil Club.
  • variety of mediums from precise pencil and ink drawings to oil
  • his videos and large scale pencil drawings on paper.

Examples of “pensile”



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