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noun
Alternative form of black lead.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable
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verb
To cover, treat or polish with graphite
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
cover with graphite
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: cover
History
From black + lead.
