ball point

Common writing instrument

A ball point is a pen with a small rotating ball at its tip that transfers ink to paper as it rolls.

The design prevents ink from drying out and allows smooth, consistent writing.

Also spelled as one word: ballpoint.

Do you have a ball point I can borrow?

Related

capillary action · nib · cheap · housing · highlighter · disposable · ink · blue ink · ruler · writing instrument · pocket · pocket clip · smooth · writing · jot down · office · office supplies · desk drawer

Opposites
writing instrument mechanism

ball pointfountain pen

Ink-reservoir writing instrument

quill · quill pen · felt-tip · dip pen · felt tip pen

writing technology era

ball pointquill

Feather used for writing

fountain pen · dip pen · reed pen · feather pen · stylus

Family

ballpoint, ballpoint pen, ballpoints, ballpoint pens

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G