penpoint
Americannoun
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the point or writing end of a pen, especially a small, tapering, metallic device having a split tip for drawing up ink and for writing; nib.
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the tip or point of a ballpoint or other pen.
Etymology
Origin of penpoint
Example Sentences
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In pencil it said, “Later. Well, right there the pen give out. One of the points broke off. I’ll have to buy another penpoint in the village—rusted right through.”
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
Her nose, italicized brevier, Too lovely to describe by penpoint; Her mouth is set in pearl: her ear And chin are comely Caslon ten-point.
From Chimneysmoke by Morley, Christopher
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