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pen
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pen
Noun

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

Can you lend me your red pen to fill out this form?

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pencil
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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

He uses a pencil to shade and create different tones in his artwork.

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marker
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mar
ker
Noun

a type of pen that has a thick tip

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

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whiteboard marker
Noun

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

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

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permanent marker
Noun

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

The shipping department used permanent markers to label packages with shipping information.

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paint marker
Noun

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

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

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security marker
Noun

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

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
Noun

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

The teacher used a chalk marker to write announcements on the classroom chalkboard.

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chalk
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chalk
Noun

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

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colored chalk
Noun

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

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
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high
ligh
ter
Noun

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

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

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gel highlighter
Noun

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

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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mild
li
ner
Noun

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

During her note-taking session, Sarah used Mildliners to add color-coded highlights and annotations to her study materials.

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brush
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brush
Noun

an object that has hair or thin pieces of plastic or wood attached to a handle that we use for making our hair tidy

I usually use a brush with natural bristles to distribute oils in my hair.

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calligraphy brush
Noun

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

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
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e
ra
ser
Noun

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

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

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eraser pencil
Noun

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

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

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gum eraser
Noun

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

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
Noun

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

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

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blackboard eraser
Noun

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

The teacher used the blackboard eraser to clean the chalkboard after the lesson.

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correction fluid
Noun

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

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

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correction tape
Noun

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

Sarah used correction tape to fix the spelling error in her essay.

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pencil sharpener
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pencil sharpener
Noun

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

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

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manual pencil sharpener
Noun

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

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

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electric pencil sharpener
Noun

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

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
Noun

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

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

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braille slate
Noun

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

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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