stylus

• Substantivo que designa um instrumento pontiagudo usado para escrever, desenhar ou gravar, bem como a agulha fina presa ao cartucho de um toca-discos.

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.

   Agulha do toca-discos

   • 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.

   Sinônimosneedlephonograph 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.

   Ponteira para escrita ou desenho

   • 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.

   Sinônimosstyle