felt-tipped pen
Definition
Noun: A writing instrument with a porous tip made of compressed felt or fiber, which draws ink from a reservoir inside the barrel. It is known for creating broad, smooth lines.
Examples of Usage
- She signed the poster with a felt-tipped pen so her signature would be bold and colorful.
- For the art project, please use a felt-tipped pen or a marker, not a pencil.
- The teacher asked the students to underline the key words with a red felt-tipped pen.
Advanced Usage
- As a specific tool: Often specified for tasks requiring permanent, opaque, or vibrant lines, such as labeling, poster-making, or illustration.
- Architects sometimes use a fine felt-tipped pen for rapid sketching.
Variants and Related Words
- Felt-tip pen (noun): A common variant with the same meaning.
- Marker (noun): A broader category that includes felt-tipped pens, but also pens with other tip materials like plastic or nylon.
- Felt pen (noun): A shortened, informal form.
Synonyms
- Marker
- Felt-tip pen
- Felt pen
- (Trade name) Magic Marker
Related Phrases
- Permanent marker: A type of felt-tipped pen with ink designed to be long-lasting and resistant to water.
- Highlighting marker / Highlighter: A felt-tipped pen with transparent, brightly-colored ink used for marking text.
Noun
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a pen with a writing tip made of felt (trade name Magic Marker)
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