felt tip
Definition
Noun: A type of pen that has a porous, felt-like material at its writing point. This tip is saturated with ink, allowing for smooth, broad strokes of color. The term is often used generically, though it originated from a specific brand name.
Usage
A "felt tip" is used for writing, drawing, coloring, or highlighting. It is distinct from ballpoint or fountain pens due to its soft, fibrous nib. - She signed the card with a black felt tip. - The children used felt tips to color in the pictures.
Advanced Usage
- As a modifier: The term is frequently used adjectivally to describe the pen itself (e.g., felt-tip pen). However, the core term "felt tip" refers specifically to the writing instrument or its nib.
- He prefers the bold lines of a felt tip for his sketches.
Variants and Related Words
- Felt-tip pen (n): The full, more common term for the writing instrument.
- Marker (n): A broader category that includes felt-tip pens, often with thicker tips and more vibrant, permanent ink.
- Highlighter (n): A type of felt-tip pen with translucent, brightly colored ink used for marking text.
Synonyms
- Marker pen
- Felt pen
Related Phrases
- Felt-tipped: Having a tip made of felt material.
- The artist used a felt-tipped brush for a unique texture. (Note: This describes a tool with a similar tip, not the pen itself.)
Noun
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a pen with a writing tip made of felt (trade name Magic Marker)
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