plumbum — meaning in English

English meaning

• lead noun A soft, heavy, bluish-grey metal, chemical symbol Pb.
• pencil noun A writing tool with a thin core of graphite encased in wood or plastic.

Senses

plumbum is used for these senses in English:

• pencil A writing utensil with a graphite (commonly referred to as lead) shaft, usually blended with clay, clad in wood, and sharpened to a taper. [from 16th c.]

lead — full definition

1. noun A soft, heavy, bluish-grey metal, chemical symbol Pb.
2. verb To guide or direct a person, group, or activity.
3. noun The state of being ahead in a race, contest, or competition.
4. noun The main role in a film, play, or performance, or the person who plays it.
5. noun A piece of information that may help solve a case or investigation.

pencil — full definition

1. noun A writing tool with a thin core of graphite encased in wood or plastic.
2. verb To write or mark something using a pencil, often tentatively.

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