Assertion: stylus | /r/ObjectUse | used in ancient times
Facets:
value: for writing in clay tablets
type: PURPOSE
value: as a tool
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: The stylus was used in ancient times as a tool for writing on parchment or papyrus.
text: As nouns the difference between needle and stylus is that needle is a long, thin, sharp implement usually for piercing such as sewing, or knitting, acupuncture, tattooing, body piercing, medical injections etc while stylus is a sharp stick used in ancient times for writing in clay tablets; a sharp tool for engraving.