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| ballpoint |
a pen that has a small ball in its tip. The ball moves the ink from the pen to the paper. |
| coop |
a cage or pen for small animals. [1/2 definitions] |
| dot |
a small mark made by a pencil, pen, or other pointed object. [1/5 definitions] |
| draw |
to make a picture of with a pen, pencil, or other writing tool. [1/8 definitions] |
| drawing |
the act of making pictures or designs with a pen, pencil, or other writing tool. [1/3 definitions] |
| fountain pen |
a pen that holds a small supply of ink, which is drawn to the pen's point. |
| handwriting |
words written by hand with a pen or pencil. [1/2 definitions] |
| hutch |
a pen or shelter for small animals such as rabbits. [1/2 definitions] |
| marker |
a pen, usually with a felt tip, that makes thick lines of ink. A marker is used for marking and writing. |
| pen2 |
to put in or as if in a pen. [1/3 definitions] |
| playpen |
a small pen where a baby or young child can play safely. |
| quill |
a pen made from the hollow stem of a feather. [1/3 definitions] |
| sty1 |
a pen for pigs; pigpen. |
| write |
to form on a surface with a pen, pencil, typewriter, or other instrument. [1/6 definitions] |
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