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Meaning of the word ballpoint in English

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ballpoint

US /ˈbɑːl.pɔɪnt/
UK /ˈbɔːl.pɔɪnt/
"ballpoint" picture

Noun

a pen with a tiny ball as its writing point

Example:
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Please sign the document with a ballpoint pen.
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I prefer writing with a ballpoint over a fountain pen.
Synonym:
ballpen biro
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ballpoint pen