English

Noun

mechanical pencil ‎(plural mechanical pencils)

1. (US) A pencil with a replaceable and mechanically extendable lead that wears away with use, designed to provide lines of constant thickness without requiring sharpening and typically features a small eraser at the end opposite the tip.

Synonyms

• (UK) propelling pencil
• (Australian) pacer

Translations

See also

• mechanical eraser