WORD MEANING
Dip pen meaning
dip pen · noun
A writing instrument consisting of a metal nib mounted on a handle, dipped into ink before writing.
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A tool used in nanotechnology to deposit materials at a microscopic scale.
A slang term for a pen that requires frequent dipping in ink due to lack of an internal ink reservoir.
The term can refer to traditional writing tools or specialized scientific equipment depending on context.
Examples
She used a dip pen to create beautiful calligraphy.
The artist preferred a dip pen for sketching fine details.