stubby pencil

Frequency: 6.00.5 per million words

describes a pencil that has become short from use and sharpening

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Examples (10)

  • He scribbled a quick note with a stubby pencil.
  • The artist held a stubby pencil between his paint-stained fingers.
  • I found a stubby pencil at the bottom of my old backpack.
  • She used a stubby pencil to mark the measurements on the wood.
  • The waiter pulled a stubby pencil from behind his ear to take the order.
  • All that remained of his favorite drawing tool was a stubby pencil.
  • He tried to sharpen the stubby pencil one last time before it became unusable.
  • She clutched the stubby pencil tightly as she focused on her crossword puzzle.
  • There was nothing left in the drawer but a few stubby pencils and some paperclips.
  • A stubby pencil can be quite difficult to grip comfortably while writing.