Greylead

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Noun
  1. 1
    A lead pencil. Australia

    "Bess's grapes are gorgeous. With only a 2B greylead, she's created these glistening globes with shading on each one that makes them seem three-dimensional."

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"Bess's grapes are gorgeous. With only a 2B greylead, she's created these glistening globes with shading on each one that makes them seem three-dimensional."

Etymology

From grey + lead.

Related phrases

lead pencil

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