mechanical pencils

• plural

  plural

  The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

  of mechanical pencil.
  mechanical pencil

  noun

  a pencil for holding lead that can be extended by mechanical means.

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mechanical pencils

She said the digital format would solve some logistical issues she’s seen, like students bringing mechanical pencils instead of the required No. 2 variety, or advanced calculators that are not allowed.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 25, 2022

Fountain pens and mechanical pencils are arranged like jewels here, and there’s something for everyone who wants to get more organized, from calendars to washi tape.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 1, 2021

Sharp said Foxconn Vice Chairman Tai Jeng-wu will succeed Kozo Takahashi, becoming the first outsider to lead the century-old firm that began making belt buckles and mechanical pencils.

From Reuters ● May 12, 2016

In addition to drafting up love letters to mechanical pencils, paintbrushes and Sharpies, a set of authors, designers and artists illustrated the objects they trust and use the most.

From New York Times ● May 18, 2015

He still wore a pair of mechanical pencils clipped to his shirt pocket, just as he had in his professor days, but now he wore a white apron too, and a brown pot holder.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

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