English Explanatory Dictionary

ballpoint pen

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A pen, similar in size and shape to a pencil, having an internal chamber filled with a viscous, quick-drying ink that is dispensed at the tip during use by the rolling action of a metal sphere (around 0.7 mm to 1 mm in diameter).

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ballpoint pen.wav

Word forms

ballpoint pen ballpoint pens ball-point pen

Etymology

From ballpoint + pen. Compare Dutch balpen (“ballpoint pen”).

Synonyms

ballpoint ball pen ballpen biro
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