a sharp, slender, pointed instrument used by the ancients in writing on wax tablets
any of several devices, etc. similar in shape or use; specif.,
Obsolete a pen
an etching needle
an engraving tool
the pointer on a dial, chart, etc.
the gnomon of a sundial
Bot. the slender, stalklike part of a carpel between the stigma and the ovary
Zool. a small, pointed projection or bristlelike process, as on some insects
manner or mode of expression in language, as distinct from the ideas expressed; way of using words to express thoughts
specific or characteristic manner of expression, execution, construction, or design, in any art, period, work, employment, etc.: the Byzantine style, modern style
distinction, excellence, originality, and character in any form of artistic or literary expression: an author who lacks style
the way in which anything is made or done
the current, fashionable way of dressing, speaking, acting, etc.
something stylish; esp., a garment of current, smart design
a fashionable, luxurious existence: to live in style
distinction and elegance of manner and bearing
form of address; title: entitled to the style of Mayor
sort; kind; variety; type
a way of reckoning time, dates, etc.
Printing a particular manner of dealing with spelling, punctuation, word division, etc., as by a specific publisher, newspaper, etc.