ballpoint pen

/ˌbɔlˈpɔɪnt pɛn/
/ˈbɔlpɔɪnt pɛn/
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Definitions of ballpoint pen
  1. noun
    a pen that has a small metal ball as the point of transfer of ink to paper
    synonyms: Biro, ballpen, ballpoint
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    type of:
    pen
    a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
Pronunciation
US
/ˌbɔlˈpɔɪnt pɛn/
UK
/ˈbɔlpɔɪnt pɛn/
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