a pencil consisting of a metal or plastic case containing a replaceable lead. As the point is worn away the lead can be extended, usually by turning part of the case
Examples of 'propelling pencil' in a sentence
propelling pencil
Bunbury threw Sawtry a frantic glance and raised his gold propelling pencil questioningly.
Butterworth, Michael THE FIVE MILLION DOLLAR PRINCE (2002)
At the end of his peroration, Bunbury drew a deep breath and picked up his gold propelling pencil.
Butterworth, Michael THE FIVE MILLION DOLLAR PRINCE (2002)
Marshall took a propelling pencil from his jacket and began to write notes on a small pad.