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单词 stylograph
释义

Definition of stylograph in English:

stylograph

noun ˈstʌɪləɡrɑːfˈstīləˌɡraf
  • A kind of fountain pen having a fine perforated tube instead of a split nib.

    针尖式自来水笔

    Example sentencesExamples
    • He used the latest inventions: the stylograph, so that as he wrote one letter delicate levers attached to his pen moved other pens to make copies - no need for a clerk.
    • I'm having the worst time of my life drawing with stylographs and pencils, As this Constructive design class I'm having is tough as hell.
    • The Hamburg-based company initially made stylographs, but eventually became famous for their impeccable technical drawing pens and pencils.
    • The aluminum used to make the stylograph has a more tactile feel thus providing a better grip and writing precision.
    • I stood the stylograph as long as I could, and then retired to the pencil.

Derivatives

  • stylographic

  • adjective stʌɪləˈɡrafɪk
    • He engaged in competition with Duncan Mackinnon, the other stylographic pen inventor.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • This design was later improved on repeatedly until it became the modern stylographic pen.
      • They sit all day writing down his lightest words with stylographic pens of the very latest model.
      • Collectible cross products also include its stylographic pens and all its early and novelty pencils.
      • In the 19th century, Cross, Mackinnon, and McKenzie were the predominant makers of stylographic pens.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from stylus + -graph.

Definition of stylograph in US English:

stylograph

nounˈstīləˌɡraf
  • A kind of fountain pen having a fine perforated tube instead of a split nib.

    针尖式自来水笔

    Example sentencesExamples
    • He used the latest inventions: the stylograph, so that as he wrote one letter delicate levers attached to his pen moved other pens to make copies - no need for a clerk.
    • I stood the stylograph as long as I could, and then retired to the pencil.
    • The Hamburg-based company initially made stylographs, but eventually became famous for their impeccable technical drawing pens and pencils.
    • I'm having the worst time of my life drawing with stylographs and pencils, As this Constructive design class I'm having is tough as hell.
    • The aluminum used to make the stylograph has a more tactile feel thus providing a better grip and writing precision.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from stylus + -graph.

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