ballpoint

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Definition of ballpoint

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

(abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis)Ellipsis of ballpoint pen; the nib thereof, containing the ball.

“Have you seen my ballpoint? I need to sign this form, and a felt-tip won't make carbons.”

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noun

(abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis)Ellipsis of ballpoint pen; the nib thereof, containing the ball.

“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.

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From ball + point.

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