Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Materials Facet
3. Materials (hierarchy name)
4. materials (substances)
5. [materials by form]
6. [materials by physical form]

Anotations

Scope note:

General term for a solid marking substance in the form of a slender rod, which is then enclosed in a cylinder of wood, metal, or plastic to form a "pencil (drawing and writing equipment)." Common examples of materials used in "pencils (drawing and writing equipment)" are graphite, lead, and pigmented wax.