Definition of BALLPOINT

ballpoint

Meanings

Plural: ballpoints

Noun

  • a pen that has a small metal ball as the point of transfer of ink to paper
  • Ellipsis of ballpoint pen; the nib thereof, containing the ball.
  • A kind of needle with a rounded tip.

Origin / Etymology

From ball + point.

Synonyms

ball pen, ballpen, ballpoint pen, biro, Biro

Scrabble Score: 13

ballpoint is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
ballpoint is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ballpoint is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

ballpoint is a valid Words With Friends word