mechanical pencil
noun
US
: a pencil made of metal or plastic with a lead that is moved forward by a mechanical device
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My writing apparatus for the day would be a large notepad, Mono Graph mechanical pencil, coffee, mint tea, fino sherry, and later on, a martini (gin, with one olive).
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2025
Original price: $6.29 The Paper Mate mechanical pencil set features an ergonomic triangular barrel that helps young writers with proper grip and comfort.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
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Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Aug. 2025
Original price: $6.29 The Paper Mate mechanical pencil set features an ergonomic triangular barrel that helps young writers with proper grip and comfort.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 July 2025
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“Mechanical pencil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mechanical%20pencil. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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