ballpoint

/ˈbɔlˌpɔɪnt/
noun
  1. A pen that uses a small ball bearing to roll ink onto paper; a ballpoint pen.
    • I prefer writing with a ballpoint because it doesn't smudge.
    • The store sells ballpoints in many different colors.
    • He clicked his ballpoint and started filling out the form.
Synonyms
adjective
  1. Describing a pen that uses a ball bearing and thick ink.
    • Ballpoint ink dries faster than fountain pen ink.
    • She bought a ballpoint pen from the stationery shop.
    • My favorite ballpoint refill is the blue medium tip.
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