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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“Mechanical pencil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mechanical%20pencil. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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