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Education - Writing Tools

Here you will learn some English words related to writing tools such as "pen", "pencil sharpener", and "eraser".

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pen
pen
[noun]

an instrument for writing or drawing with ink, usually made of plastic or metal

Ex: Can you lend me your red pen to fill out this form? 
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pencil
pencil
[noun]

a tool with a slim piece of wood and a thin, colored part in the middle, that we use for writing or drawing

Ex: He uses a pencil to shade and create different tones in his artwork. 
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marker
marker
[noun]

a type of pen that has a thick tip

Ex: He uses a whiteboard marker to write on the board during presentations. 
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whiteboard marker

a writing instrument filled with ink, typically alcohol-based, designed for writing on whiteboards, erasable surfaces commonly used in classrooms and offices

Ex: The teacher used a whiteboard marker to write important notes during the lecture. 
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permanent marker

a writing tool filled with fast-drying, waterproof ink, typically used for marking on surfaces such as paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, and fabric

Ex: The shipping department used permanent markers to label packages with shipping information. 
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paint marker

a writing instrument filled with pigmented paint or ink, typically used for creating permanent marks on various surfaces such as paper, metal, glass, plastic, wood, and ceramics

Ex: The artist used a paint marker to add fine details and highlights to their canvas painting. 
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security marker

a special pen filled with ink that has unique properties, like glowing under UV light, used to mark items for security or proof of authenticity

Ex: The museum curator used a security marker to discreetly mark valuable artifacts with invisible ink for identification and tracking. 
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chalk marker

a writing tool filled with liquid chalk, used for drawing or writing on surfaces like chalkboards or glass, and can be easily wiped off with a damp cloth

Ex: The teacher used a chalk marker to write announcements on the classroom chalkboard. 
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chalk
chalk
[noun]

a white or colored stick similar to chalk that is used for drawing or writing

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colored chalk

a type of chalk that comes in various hues, used for writing or drawing on chalkboards or other surfaces, commonly used in education, art, or decorative applications

Ex: The art teacher provided students with colored chalk to create vibrant drawings on the sidewalk during the school's outdoor art event. 
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highlighter

a type of pen with a colored tip, used for marking words in a piece of writing, book, magazine, etc.

Ex: She used a yellow highlighter to mark important passages in her textbook. 
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gel highlighter

a highlighting tool filled with gel-based ink, used for marking and emphasizing text or passages in documents without smudging or bleeding through the paper

Ex: During the study session, Sarah used a gel highlighter to mark important information in her textbook without worrying about ink smudges. 
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Mildliner
Mildliner
[noun]

a brand of highlighter pen with soft, translucent ink and a double-ended design, commonly favored by students, artists, and bullet journal enthusiasts

Ex: During her note-taking session, Sarah used Mildliners to add color-coded highlights and annotations to her study materials. 
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brush
brush
[noun]

an object that consists of stiff hair or a man-made substitute attached to a handle, used for painting

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calligraphy brush

a specialized writing instrument with a long handle and soft bristles, typically made from animal hair, used for creating elegant and expressive lettering in calligraphy and brush painting

Ex: The calligrapher used a calligraphy brush to write beautiful Chinese characters on rice paper, showcasing the fluidity and grace of the brushstrokes. 
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eraser
eraser
[noun]

a small tool used for removing the marks of a pencil from a piece of paper

Ex: He gently rubs the eraser over the words to erase them completely. 
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eraser pencil

a tool that erases pencil marks with precision, featuring an eraser core encased in a pencil-like body

Ex: Sarah used an eraser pencil to neatly remove mistakes from her drawings without smudging the surrounding areas. 
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gum eraser

a soft, pliable eraser made of a rubber compound, typically used for removing pencil marks from paper surfaces without damaging the paper

Ex: The student used a gum eraser to carefully remove stray pencil marks from her exam paper before turning it in. 
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rubber eraser

a small tool made of rubber or a similar material used to remove pencil marks from paper

Ex: She reached for the rubber eraser to correct the mistake in her drawing. 
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blackboard eraser

a rectangular tool made of felt or foam used to remove chalk markings from a blackboard

Ex: The teacher used the blackboard eraser to clean the chalkboard after the lesson. 
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correction fluid

a quick-drying fluid typically used to cover mistakes made with pen, ink, or typewriter

Ex: She used correction fluid to neatly cover the typo in her essay before submitting it. 
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correction tape

a thin strip of white tape used to cover mistakes made when writing or typing

Ex: Sarah used correction tape to fix the spelling error in her essay. 
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pencil sharpener

a handheld tool with a small blade inside, used for sharpening pencils

Ex: She used a pencil sharpener to sharpen her dull pencil before the exam. 
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manual pencil sharpener

a handheld or desktop device operated by hand to sharpen pencils by rotating them against a blade or abrasive surface

Ex: In elementary school, we used a small, red manual pencil sharpener attached to the classroom wall. 
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electric pencil sharpener

a device that uses electricity to automatically sharpen pencils to a precise point

Ex: The classroom was filled with the buzzing sound of the electric pencil sharpener as students lined up to sharpen their pencils before the test. 
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lead pointer sharpener

a specialized tool designed specifically for sharpening the tips of lead or graphite drawing instruments, such as mechanical pencils or drafting leads, to a fine point

Ex: Artists often use a lead pointer sharpener to achieve precise points on their mechanical pencils for detailed sketches. 
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braille slate

a tool used by individuals who are blind or visually impaired to manually create braille characters by embossing dots onto paper or other materials

Ex: The student used a braille slate and stylus to take notes in class, pressing the stylus through the holes in the slate to create braille characters on paper. 
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