Definitions

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  • noun A task involving lots of writing.
  • noun Drawings done with a pencil.

Etymologies

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pencil +‎ work

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Examples

  • Terry inking his pencils always brought out the best of John's work....but Terry on any pencilwork period always brings the artwork to an entire new level.

    Top 100 Comic Book Runs #2 and 1! | Comics Should Be Good! @ Comic Book Resources 2008

  • I just have to neaten the pencilwork and scan in it.

    30th September '05 2005

  • For the "comic world" that Toby steps into, Tommy Lee Edwards employs a sketchier, less-detailed version of the pencilwork we've enjoyed so far on

    IGN Comics 2008

  • "Tang Eng Huat's artwork is some of the most impressive, moody pencilwork I've seen in recent memory … Aaron allows his strong character work to drive the story along" - Bryan Joel,

    ComicList Headlines 2008

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