Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

black-lead

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.01 in modern English

Syllables
black--lead
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

To coat or to polish with black lead (graphite).

Questions

What does black-lead mean?
To coat or to polish with black lead (graphite).

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