pointprotector
nounUK /ˈpɔɪnt prəˌtɛktə/
US /ˈpɔɪnt prəˌtɛktər/
A point protector is a small cover that keeps a sharp tip safe.
She put a point protector on her pencil so it would not poke her bag.
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2. A small plastic or metal cap that goes over the tip of a pen or pencil.
The point protector kept the ink from drying out.
3. A device that guards the sharp end of a tool or instrument.
He fitted a point protector on the compass before storing it.
4. A protective cover for the tip of a dart or arrow.
The point protector slipped off the dart and rolled under the table.