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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
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.
Use ball point when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Ball point means Ellipsis of ballpoint pen; the nib thereof, containing the ball..
Common synonyms include ball pen, ballpen, biro, ballpoint pen.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Have you seen my ballpoint? I need to sign this form, and a felt-tip won't make carbons.
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