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ballpoint

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized

Definitions

  1. Ellipsis of ballpoint pen; the nib thereof, containing the ball.
    abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
  2. A kind of needle with a rounded tip.

Equivalents

Examples

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

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

ballpoint pen Ballpoint-pen ballrace Ballroom ballroom dance ballroom dancing

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