waxpencil

noun
UK /ˈwæks ˈpɛnsəl/
US /ˈwæks ˈpɛnsəl/

A wax pencil is a pencil that writes with colored wax instead of lead.

She used a wax pencil to mark the glass jar.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A pencil-shaped stick of wax used for marking smooth surfaces like glass or metal.

The butcher labeled the package with a wax pencil.

3. A colored pencil whose core is made of wax, often used by artists for blending.

He shaded the portrait with a soft wax pencil.

4. A pencil used in sewing to mark fabric temporarily.

The tailor drew the hem line with a wax pencil.