felt–tip

noun \ˈfel(t)-ˌtip\

: a pen that has a writing point made of felt

Full Definition of FELT-TIP

: a pen having a writing point made of felt

— felt–tip also felt–tipped \-ˌtipt\ adjective

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1956

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