Pencil
Noun
UK
/ˈpen.səl/
US
/ˈpen.səl/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
A tool used for writing or drawing that can be erased.
Example
"The child used a pencil to complete his homework."
"Artists often use pencils to sketch ideas before adding details."
"A pencil is helpful when learning, because mistakes can be erased easily."
Explanation
A pencil is a writing or drawing tool that uses graphite (a soft black material used for writing) instead of ink. One important feature of a pencil is that what you write can be erased. Pencils are widely used by students, artists, and designers. They are useful for practice, drawing, and rough work where mistakes may happen. Pencils come in different hardness levels, which affect how dark or light the writing appears.