stylus

• Substantiv, das ein spitzes Werkzeug zum Schreiben, Zeichnen oder Gravieren bezeichnet, ebenso eine feine Nadel am Tonabnehmer eines Plattenspielers.

A noun referring to a pointed instrument used for writing, drawing, or engraving, or a sharp device attached to a record player's cartridge.

1. Record player needleB2formal

   A sharp, pointed component attached to the cartridge of a record player that follows the grooves of a vinyl record to produce sound.

   Plattenspielernadel

   • He carefully replaced the stylus on his turntable.
   • A worn stylus can damage your vinyl records.
   • The stylus tracks the grooves to reproduce the audio.

   Synonymeneedlephonograph needle

2. Writing or drawing toolB1formal

   A pointed instrument used for writing, drawing, or engraving on a surface, such as a touchscreen or wax tablet.

   Stift

   • She used a stylus to draw on her tablet.
   • The artist engraved the design with a metal stylus.
   • Ancient scribes used a stylus to write on wax tablets.

   Synonymestyle