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Meaning of porte-crayon | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

An instrument (typically a metallic tube with a clasp) used to hold a pencil, lead etc. for drawing.

historical

Equivalents

Français porte-crayon

Examples

“Kauffman's figure holds a porte-crayon and a tablet, on which she has sketched the allegorical image of Prudence […].”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

porte-épée porte-monnaie porte-parole Ported Portee portefeuille

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