ballpoint
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/ˈbɔːlpɔɪnt/
pen with ball tip
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ballpoint' originates from the combination of 'ball' and 'point', referring to the ball mechanism at the tip of the pen.
Historical Evolution
'ballpoint' was coined in the 20th century to describe a pen with a ball mechanism.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the pen's mechanism, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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