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ball·point
/
ˈbɔlˌpɔɪnt
/
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[
bawl
-point
]
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noun
a pen in
which
the point is a fine
ball bearing
that rotates against a supply of semisolid ink in a cartridge.
Also called
ballpoint pen.
Origin:
1945–50;
ball
1
+
point
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ballpoint
,
ballpoint pen
or
ball pen
(ˈbɔːlˌpɔɪnt)
—
n
Also called (Brit):
Biro
a pen having a small ball bearing as a writing point
ballpoint pen
,
ballpoint pen
or
ball pen
—
n
ball pen
,
ballpoint pen
or
ball pen
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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