ballpoint
Common writing tool
A ballpoint is a pen with a tiny rotating ball at its tip that dispenses ink as you write.
The mechanism replaced fountain pens for everyday use because it doesn't leak or require refilling as often.
Do you have a ballpoint I can borrow?
Also called a ballpoint pen or, in British English, a biro.
Pen's writing tip
- tipEnd or gratuity
- socketHollow receiving cavity
- cartridgeSealed container for supplies
- refillRestoring spent contents
barrel · grip · cap · click · retractable · housing · spring · tungsten
Ink-filled writing tool
- biroGeneric British pen term
- jottingWriting briefly
- scribblingIllegible hasty writing
- notetakingRecording information for later
doodling · journaling · documenting · drafting · penmanship · handwriting · notes · scribble
Fluid's flow resistance
- pigmentColor-imparting material
- smudgeUnclear dirty mark
- blotMark left by spillage
- stainLasting surface discoloration
leakage · drying · permanent · waterproof · archival · flow · blue · black
Furniture for writing
- paperworkAdministrative written tasks
- documentsFormal written records
- memosShort official messages
- formsVarieties or documents
clipboard · notepad · sticky · filing · stapler · correspondence · cubicle · receptionist
Handwritten personal signature
- signingInscribing one's name
- endorsementFormal expression of support
- contractEnforceable written agreement
- agreementShared position between parties
initials · flourish · authentication · consent · authorization · document · witness · execution
nib
Pen's writing tip
refill · barrel · grip · cap · click · retractable · housing · spring · tungsten · carbide
pen
Ink-filled writing tool
- biroGeneric British pen term
- jottingWriting briefly
- scribblingIllegible hasty writing
notetaking · doodling · journaling · documenting · drafting · penmanship · handwriting · notes · scribble · listmaking
viscosity
Fluid's flow resistance
stain · leakage · drying · permanent · waterproof · archival · flow · blue · black · red
desk
Furniture for writing
forms · clipboard · notepad · sticky · filing · stapler · correspondence · cubicle · receptionist · signing
autograph
Handwritten personal signature
- signingInscribing one's name
- endorsementFormal expression of support
- contractEnforceable written agreement
agreement · initials · flourish · authentication · consent · authorization · document · witness · execution · notarization
pilot
One who steers aircraft
- Ballpoint Pensretractable pen, click pen, disposable pen, refillable, retractable
- ink drawingink drawing, pen and ink, inking, linework, line work
- pen suppliesfountain pen, rollerball, ink cartridge, nib, pen cap
- marking toolsmarker, pen, pencil, chalk, crayon
- stationerypen, pencil, paper, notebook, envelope
- writing toolspen, pencil, fountain pens, gel pens, fountain pen
ballpointfountain pen
Ink-reservoir writing instrument
dip pen · quill · felt-tip · marker · felt-tip pen
ballpointquill
Feather used for writing
reed pen · feather pen · pencil · fountain pen · stylus
- ballpoint penRotating-sphere writing instrument