ballpoint en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (US) audio
Etymology
From ball + point.
Meanings
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(abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis) Ellipsis of ballpoint pen; the nib thereof, containing the ball.
alt of ballpoint pen
Have you seen my ballpoint? I need to sign this form, and a felt-tip won't make carbons.
- A kind of needle with a rounded tip.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ballpoints | Number=Plur | lexicographic |