ballpoint

English

Etymology

From ball +‎ point.

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Noun

ballpoint (plural ballpoints)

  2. Ellipsis of ballpoint pen; the nib thereof, containing the ball.
    Synonyms: ball pen, ballpen, biro (Commonwealth)
    Hypernyms: pen < implement
    Have you seen my ballpoint? I need to sign this form, and a felt-tip won't make carbons.
  3. (sewing) A kind of needle with a rounded tip.

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