pencil lead

• Тонкий стержень из графита (часто ошибочно называемый 'свинцом'), заключенный в карандаш, используемый для письма или рисования.

A thin rod of graphite (often mistakenly called 'lead') encased in a pencil, used for writing or drawing.

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   The thin, cylindrical core of a pencil, typically made of graphite, used for writing or drawing.

   Грифель

   • The pencil lead broke while I was writing.
   • She prefers a softer pencil lead for shading.
   • Mechanical pencils use thin leads that can be replaced.