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pencils

/ˈpensl̩z/

[/ˈpensl̩z/]

plural of pencil

Beginnernoun

Definition

Pencils is the plural of pencil, thin sticks used for writing and drawing.

Example

The box was full of coloured pencils.

The box was full of coloured pencils.

Etymology

From Latin 'penicillus'; the plural adds '-s'.

How & Where It’s Used

Common school item.

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