Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pencilling

noun

/ˈpɛnslɪŋ/

Definition

The act of making marks or drawings with a pencil.

Examples

The artist began pencilling the outlines of the landscape before applying paint.
She found that pencil sketches, or pencilling, helped her brainstorm ideas for the final piece.
In drafting blueprints, engineers often start with pencilling to easily make corrections.

Meaning

Pencilling refers to the practice of sketching, outlining, or noting down ideas using a pencil. It is often used in various forms of art and education for drafting purposes.