writing implement

Other forms: writing implements

Definitions of writing implement

1. noun

   an implement that is used to write
   types:

   chalk

   a piece of calcite or a similar substance, usually in the shape of a crayon, that is used to write or draw on blackboards or other flat surfaces

   charcoal, fusain

   a stick of black carbon material used for drawing

   crayon, wax crayon

   writing implement consisting of a colored stick of composition wax used for writing and drawing

   cyclostyle

   a writing implement with a small toothed wheel that cuts small holes in a stencil

   marker

   a writing implement for making a mark

   pen

   a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

   pencil

   a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood

   sketcher

   an implement for sketching

   pastel

   a stick made of powdered pigment mixed with a water-soluble or oil-based binder and used for drawing

   Biro, ballpen, ballpoint, ballpoint pen

   a pen that has a small metal ball as the point of transfer of ink to paper

   drawing chalk

   colored chalks used by artists

   Magic Marker, felt tip, felt-tip pen, felt-tipped pen

   a pen with a writing tip made of felt (trade name Magic Marker)

   fountain pen

   a pen that is supplied with ink from a reservoir in its barrel

   highlighter

   a fluorescent marker used to mark important passages in a text

   lead pencil

   pencil that has graphite as the marking substance

   quill, quill pen

   pen made from a bird's feather

   Sharpie

   a pen with indelible ink that will write on any surface

   slate pencil

   a pencil of soft slate (or soapstone) used for writing on a slate

   tailor's chalk

   chalk used by tailors to make temporary marks on cloth

   type of:

   implement

   instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end