How to pronounce “black lead”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• (now historical) The metal lead. [from 14th c.]
• Graphite, especially as used in pencils. [from 16th c.]
• (countable) A graphite pencil.
• (now historical) A type of polish made from graphite, used for kitchen cleaning and blackening grates. [from 19th c.]

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