"penpoint" meaning in All languages combined

See penpoint on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: penpoints [plural]
Etymology: From pen + point. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|pen|point}} pen + point Head templates: {{en-noun}} penpoint (plural penpoints)
  1. The point of a pen (writing implement).
    Sense id: en-penpoint-en-noun-qziYliBy Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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        {
          "ref": "1935, American School & University, volume 7, page 128:",
          "text": "The teacher, Miss A, called for one ream of penmanship paper, a jar of paste, and a box of penpoints.",
          "type": "quote"
        },
        {
          "ref": "1959, Aerographer's Mate 3 & 2, United States. Bureau of Naval Personnel, page 604:",
          "text": "Pens should be removed and thoroughly cleaned periodically to remove dry ink incrustations, dirt, and any paper shreds that tend to clog penpoints. The cleaning process consists of washing the pen in warm water […]",
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      ],
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        ],
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          "pen",
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        ]
      ]
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  ],
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        "English nouns",
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        "Quotation templates to be cleaned"
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        {
          "ref": "1959, Aerographer's Mate 3 & 2, United States. Bureau of Naval Personnel, page 604:",
          "text": "Pens should be removed and thoroughly cleaned periodically to remove dry ink incrustations, dirt, and any paper shreds that tend to clog penpoints. The cleaning process consists of washing the pen in warm water […]",
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