|
| sty·lus [ stləss ] (plural sty·li [ st l ]) |
noun |
|
| Definition: |
| |
1. recording phonograph needle: the jewel-tipped needle of a phonograph that rests in the grooves of a record as it revolves and transmits vibrations to the cartridge
|
2. electronics machine tracing pen: the tracing pen on an electronic device such as a seismograph or polygraph that converts an electrical signal into a written record
|
3. graphic arts history engraving tool: a pointed instrument used for engraving, especially one used in ancient times for writing on clay or wax tablets
|
4. comput device for touching screen: a pointed device for use on a computer screen that responds to pressure
|
| [Early 18th century. Alteration of Latin stilus "stake, pointed writing instrument"] |
