biro
Definition
Noun: A writing instrument with an internal ink reservoir that dispenses ink onto a writing surface via a rotating small metal ball at its tip.
Usage
The word "biro" refers specifically to a ballpoint pen. It is a common term, particularly in British English, for this everyday writing tool. - She signed the contract with a blue biro. - I always keep a biro in my bag for notes. - The teacher asked the students to write in black biro.
Advanced Usage
- As a proper noun: The term originates from the name of László Bíró, the Hungarian inventor of the modern ballpoint pen. In this historical context, it is capitalized.
- Bíró's invention revolutionized writing.
Variants and Related Words
- Ballpoint pen: The more generic, internationally recognized term for the same object.
- Biro (verb, informal, chiefly British): To write something with a biro.
- He biroed a quick note on the pad.
Synonyms
- Ballpoint
- Ballpoint pen
- Pen
Notes on Meaning
The core meaning is a pen with a ball tip. It does not refer to fountain pens, gel pens, or felt-tip markers, which use different ink delivery mechanisms.
Noun
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a pen that has a small metal ball as the point of transfer of ink to paper
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