English Explanatory Dictionary

porte-crayon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

porte-crayon porte-crayons port-crayon portcrayon

Etymology

From French porte-crayon, from porter (“to carry”) + crayon (“a crayon”).

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