pencil
noun
°(obsolete) A paintbrush.
°Writing utensil that uses graphite (commonly referred to as lead). Regular pencils usually have a graphite shaft surrounded by wood. Also available in a mechanical version where the graphite length can be adjusted and sharpening is not needed.
verb
°to write something using a pencil.
°To squeeze something -- such as a meeting, feature, or appointment -- into a tight schedule.