ball-point pen

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• ball-point pen — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun also ball point ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ : a pen having as the writing point a small steel ball that rotates in its socket and inks itself by contact with an inner magazine of ink …   Useful english dictionary

• ball point pen — fountain pen with a small ball bearing instead of a point …   English contemporary dictionary

• ball·point pen — /ˈbɑːlˌpoınt / noun, pl ⋯ pens [count] : a pen whose tip is a small metal ball that rolls on a writing surface called also ballpoint …   Useful english dictionary

• ball-point pen —    A writing instrument having as its marking tip a small, freely rotating ball bearing that rolls the ink onto the paper. Many of these pens use a highly viscous, nonaqueous ink, but in recent years construction of some pens has been adapted to… …   Forensic science glossary

• ball-point — noun see ball point pen …   Useful english dictionary

• ball|point — «BL POYNT», noun, or ballpoint pen, a pen that writes by means of a small metal ball set in its point. The ball turns against a cartridge holding ink in semisolid form and transmits it to the paper against which it is pressed …   Useful english dictionary

• ball point — type of pen with a small rotating metal ball at its point …   English contemporary dictionary

• pen — pen1 penlike, adj. penner, n. /pen/, n., v., penned, penning. n. 1. any of various instruments for writing or drawing with ink or a similar substance. 2. a detachable metal penpoint, filled by dipping or with a quill; nib. 3. such a penpoint with …   Universalium

• Ball — 1. n. & v. n. 1 a solid or hollow sphere, esp. for use in a game. 2 a a ball shaped object; material forming the shape of a ball (ball of snow; ball of wool; rolled himself into a ball). b a rounded part of the body (ball of the foot). 3 a solid… …   Useful english dictionary

• ball — 1. n. & v. n. 1 a solid or hollow sphere, esp. for use in a game. 2 a a ball shaped object; material forming the shape of a ball (ball of snow; ball of wool; rolled himself into a ball). b a rounded part of the body (ball of the foot). 3 a solid… …   Useful english dictionary

• ball pen — noun : ball point pen * * * ball pen, = ballpoint pen. (Cf. ↑ballpoint) …   Useful english dictionary