carpenterspencil
nounUK /ˈkɑːpəntə ˈpɛnsəl/
US /ˈkɑːrpəntər ˈpɛnsəl/
A carpenter's pencil is a flat, wide pencil that woodworkers use to draw lines on wood.
He sharpened his carpenter's pencil and marked the cut line on the plank.
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2. A pencil with an oval or rectangular body that does not roll off a slanted surface.
The oval shape of the carpenter's pencil kept it from rolling off the roof.
3. A pencil with a thick, strong lead that resists breaking on rough timber.
Its thick lead makes the carpenter's pencil last longer on rough boards.
4. A pencil that can be sharpened with a knife or chisel instead of a regular sharpener.
On site, he whittled the carpenter's pencil to a fine point with his knife.