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    stylus
    /ˈstʌɪləs/

    noun

    • 1. a hard point, typically of diamond or sapphire, following a groove in a record and transmitting the recorded sound for reproduction.
    • 2. an ancient writing implement, consisting of a small rod with a pointed end for scratching letters on wax-covered tablets, and a blunt end for obliterating them.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTYLUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    A stylus is a small, pointed device that can be used on a record player, a touch screen, or a tablet. Learn more about the different types and functions of stylus, and see examples from the Cambridge Dictionary and Corpus.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › stylusStylus Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : an instrument for writing, marking, or incising: such as. a. : an instrument used by the ancients in writing on clay or waxed tablets. b. : a hard-pointed pen-shaped instrument for marking on stencils used in a reproducing machine. c(1) : needlesense 3c. (2) : a cutting tool used to produce an original record groove during disc recording. d.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › StylusStylus - Wikipedia

    A stylus is a writing or marking tool, or a computer accessory for touchscreens. Learn about the origin, evolution and varieties of styluses, from ancient cuneiform to modern smartphones.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › stylusSTYLUS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    A stylus is a pointed instrument for writing, drawing, or inputting commands on various devices. Learn about the history, types, and uses of stylus from Dictionary.com.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSTYLUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A stylus is a pointed instrument for writing, drawing, or cutting grooves in a record player. Learn more about the word forms, synonyms, pronunciation, and examples of stylus in different contexts.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishstylus noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of stylus noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › stylusStylus - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A stylus is a tool with a hard, pointed end that you use for writing or drawing. Today, you can also use a stylus to virtually "write" on an electronic tablet, computer, or smartphone.