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ballpoint Meaning & Definition

What Does Ballpoint Mean?

Ballpoint is a noun that means Ellipsis of ballpoint pen; the nib thereof, containing the ball. It can also mean A kind of needle with a rounded tip.

Quick Facts About Ballpoint

Part of speechnoun
Synonymsballpoint pen, ballpen and biro
Pluralballpoints

Ballpoint Definition (Noun)

  1. Ellipsis of ballpoint pen; the nib thereof, containing the ball.

    Have you seen my ballpoint? I need to sign this form, and a felt-tip won't make carbons.

  2. A kind of needle with a rounded tip.

Noun

  1. A ballpoint pen.

    Have you seen my ballpoint? I need to sign this form, and a felt-tip won't make carbons.

Synonyms of Ballpoint

ballpoint penballpenbiro
Ballpoint synonyms and antonyms →

Ballpoint in a Sentence

Have you seen my ballpoint? I need to sign this form, and a felt-tip won't make carbons.

Word Forms & Grammar

ballpoint (plural ballpoints)

Words That Rhyme With Ballpoint

Origin of Ballpoint

From ball +‎ point.

Quick Answers About Ballpoint

What part of speech is ballpoint?

Ballpoint is a noun.

What is another word for ballpoint?

Words with a similar meaning to ballpoint include ballpoint pen, ballpen and biro. See the full list of ballpoint synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of ballpoint?

The plural of ballpoint is ballpoints.

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