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Meaning of "pencil box" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PENCIL BOX

pencil box  [ˈpɛnsəl bɒks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PENCIL BOX

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verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pencil box is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PENCIL BOX MEAN IN ENGLISH?

pencil box

Pencil case

A pencil case or pencil box is a container used to store pencils. A pencil case can also contain a variety of other stationery such as a sharpener, pens, glue sticks, erasers, and scissors. Pencil cases can be made from a variety of materials such as wood or metal. Some pencil cases have a hard and rigid shell encasing the pens inside while others use a softer material such as plastic, leather, or cotton. Soft versions are typically fastened with a zipper. Decorated versions are popular with schoolchildren depending on age and sex. Early pencil cases were round or cylindrical in shape. Some early pencil cases were decorated with jasper or platinum.

Definition of pencil box in the English dictionary

The definition of pencil box in the dictionary is a box for holding pencils, pens, rubbers, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PENCIL BOX


beatbox
ˈbiːtˌbɒks
box
bɒks
brainbox
ˈbreɪnˌbɒks
cashbox
ˈkæʃˌbɒks
chatterbox
ˈtʃætəˌbɒks
gearbox
ˈɡɪəˌbɒks
hotbox
ˈhɒtˌbɒks
inbox
ˈɪnˌbɒks
jukebox
ˈdʒuːkˌbɒks
lunchbox
ˈlʌntʃˌbɒks
mailbox
ˈmeɪlˌbɒks
matchbox
ˈmætʃˌbɒks
outbox
ˈaʊtˌbɒks
pillar-box
ˈpɪlə bɒks
sandbox
ˈsændˌbɒks
skybox
ˈskɑɪˌbɒks
soapbox
ˈsəʊpˌbɒks
toolbox
ˈtuːlbɒks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PENCIL BOX

penannular
penates
pence
pencel
penchant
Penchi
pencil
pencil case
pencil cedar
pencil crayon
pencil in
pencil pusher
pencil rubber
pencil sharpener
pencil skirt
penciler
pencilled
penciller
pencilling
pencraft

WORDS THAT END LIKE PENCIL BOX

black box
call box
collection box
cool box
dialog box
glory box
jewel box
journal box
light box
lunch box
music box
musical box
out of the box
PO box
set-top box
signal box
suggestion box
swell box
the box
tool box

Synonyms and antonyms of pencil box in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pencil box» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PENCIL BOX

Find out the translation of pencil box to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pencil box from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pencil box» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

铅笔盒
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

caja de lápices
570 millions of speakers

English

pencil box
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पेंसिल बॉक्स
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

قلم رصاص مربع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пенал
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

caixa de lápis
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পেন্সিল বাকস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

boîte de crayon
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

kotak pensil
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Federkasten
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

筆箱
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

연필 상자
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kothak pensil
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hộp viết chì
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பென்சில் பெட்டி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पेन्सिल बॉक्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kalemlik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

contenitore di matita
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

piórnik
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пенал
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

caseta de creion
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μολύβι κουτί
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

potlood box
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

penna låda
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

blyant boks
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pencil box

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PENCIL BOX»

The term «pencil box» is regularly used and occupies the 104.015 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PENCIL BOX» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «pencil box» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «pencil box» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pencil box

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PENCIL BOX»

Discover the use of pencil box in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pencil box and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Pencil Box: A Treasury of Time-Tested Drawing Techniques ...
Well known artists address various popular subjects and the most common stumbling blocks to offer easy-to-follow advice for drawing in a realistic style, featuring fourteen step-by-step demonstrations on how to successfully draw landscapes, ...
North Light Books (Firm), 2006
2
American Woodworker
The time is right for a nice pencil box. The box shown here is my interpretation of a design that reportedly dates back to the days of Marco Polo, who brought similar boxes back from China. My box has three compartments. Two are revealed ...
3
Keys to Painting - Fur & Feathers
The Pencil Box. Copyright 6 2006 by F+W Publications. Manufactured in China. All rights reserved. No part of this book may ... 2756 Australia Tel: (02)4577-3555 Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data The pencil box : a treasury of  ...
Rachel Rubin Wolf, 1999
4
Henry F. Gilbert: A Bio-Bibliography
George Howard, instructor 1 2 "Harmony" Manuscripts in The Henry Gilbert Papers, MSS 35, Irving S. Gilmore Music Library, Yale University: Holographs (4 sketchbooks) of music in pencil (Box 17/ 329). Manuscript in The Henry Gilbert Papers ...
SHERRILL MARTIN, 2004
5
Irreverent Photo Tools for Digital Photographers
For a simple cosmetic kit that will hold just about everything you need for portrait shoots, a plastic pencil box is perfect. (See Figures 5.33 and 5.34.) Pencil boxes can be purchased at any drugstore or discount retailer and come in a variety of ...
Steve Weinrebe, 2010
6
My English Workbook Std.V
Day Manish brought his : Manish forgot to bring his : Monday books, pen, pencil, pencil-box, rubber, ruler, slate. notebook Tuesday books, notebook, pen, pencil- box, rubber, ruler, slate. Wednesday books, notebook, pen, pencil, pencil-box, ...
A Team of Experienced Teachers
7
Boxes & Chests: How to Make and Decorate 15 Traditional ...
... top, at a grid scale of 2 squares to I inch and bottom, 4 grid squares to 1 inch. Note how the success of the project has to do primarily with the sandwiching procedure. Fig. 9-2. Establish the centerlines, square off the centers , 73 Pencil Box.
Alan Bridgewater, Gill Bridgewater, 1997
8
Reading Comprehension, Grade K
There are crayons in my pencil box. 2. There are pencils in my pencil box. 3. There are markers in my pencil box. 1. What is in the pencil box? A food B crayons 2. Where are the markers? A in the pencil box B in the backpack At the Park 1.
Becky Wood, Heather Douglas, 2011
9
Ultimate Roy Rogers Collection: Identification & Price Guide
Roy Rogers red pencil box shown with Roy Rogers and Trigger pennant. #1 Roy Rogers pencil box slides open to reveal contents of box that includes ruler, crayons, pencils, pencil sharpener, and Pledge to Parents card. Roy and Trigger  ...
Ron Lenius, 2011
10
Math Success, Grade 4
The numerator tells the number of possible chances for a specific outcome to happen. The denominator tells the total number of possible outcomes that could happen. Pedro has l2 pencils in his pencil box. One pencil is red, 3 are blue, 6 are ...
Rainbow Bridge Publishing, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PENCIL BOX»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pencil box is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Tucson to benefit from national backpack giveaway
1 to pick up a backpack filled with pencils, paper, a pencil box, folders, glue and other school supplies. One backpack per child present will be ... «Arizona Daily Star, Jul 15»
2
Students in Lucknow say AIPMT retest tougher
... mobile phones, calculator, watch, geometry box, pencil box, handbag, handkerchiefs, scarves and any extra clothing. Students were asked to ... «Hindustan Times, Jul 15»
3
Backpack giveaway in Taneytown
... full of school supplies, including pencils, paper, a pencil box, folders and glue, to ensure children are prepared for the upcoming school year. «Carroll County Times, Jul 15»
4
TCC donates backpacks with school supplies to QC students
1 to pick up a backpack filled with pencils, paper, a pencil box, folders, glue and other school supplies. One backpack per child, who is present, ... «Quad City Times, Jul 15»
5
Seniors prepare back to school backpacks for needy kids
Jane Heal adds a pencil box to a backpack while volunteering for Operation Backpack at Vi at Bentley Village in Naples on July 24, 2015. «Naples Daily News, Jul 15»
6
Catholic Charities provides free school supplies, health screenings
“I got pencils, a pencil box, glue, folders, a ruler,” Jayvion said. Variety of services. Event coordinator Marianne Melcher said the event also had ... «The Herald-News, Jul 15»
7
A battle cry against bulging bags
Studying in class XI, five textbooks, nine notebooks, a pencil box and a lunchbox add up to a 15-kg load that has to be supported by Bhagat`s ... «NYOOOZ, Jul 15»
8
Back-to-school donation drives span from Sun City to Surprise
Each participating TCC store will donate 200 backpacks filled with pencils, paper, a pencil box, folders, glue and other school supplies between ... «YourWestValley.com, Jul 15»
9
The view from Fogo Island
Crumney felt that this deserved punishment, and so he grabbed Lloyd's wooden pencil box and banged him on the head, and almost knocked ... «Lewisporte Pilot, Jul 15»
10
Joshua T. Miktarian Memorial Poker Run is Aug. 15
1 to pick up a backpack filled with pencils, paper, a pencil box, folders, glue and other school supplies. One backpack per child present will be ... «Twinsburg Bulletin, Jul 15»

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