ballpoint (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈbɔːlpɔɪnt/
Definition
A writing instrument that uses a small rotating metal sphere at its tip to distribute ink onto paper.
Examples
Most students prefer using a ballpoint for their daily note-taking because the ink dries almost instantly.
He accidentally left his ballpoint in his shirt pocket, causing a large blue stain to spread across the fabric.
The invention of the ballpoint revolutionized office work by eliminating the need for messy inkwells and fountain pens.
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