"china pencil" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: china pencils [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} china pencil (plural china pencils)
  1. A wax-based pencil used for writing on shiny surfaces. Categories (topical): Writing instruments Synonyms: chinagraph (english: brand name), grease pencil, wax pencil

Inflected forms

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