ink
IPA: ˈɪŋk
noun
- A pigment (or dye)-based fluid used for writing, printing etc.
- (countable) A particular type, color or container of this fluid.
- The black or dark-colored fluid ejected by squid, octopus etc, as a protective strategy.
- (slang, uncountable) Publicity.
- (slang, uncountable) Tattoo work.
- (slang) Cheap red wine.
verb
- (transitive) To apply ink to; to cover or smear with ink.
- (transitive) To sign (a contract or similar document).
- (transitive) To apply a tattoo to (someone).
- (intransitive, of a squid or octopus) to eject ink (sense 3)
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Examples of "ink" in Sentences
- The inks remain in the adhesive.
- Tattoo ink is held in the dermis.
- The result is a type of ink blot.
- Betty uses pen and ink to draw a machine.
- In Mali, the ink is applied to the fingernail.
- The first new ink product was a combined writing and copier ink.
- She drew suggestive pen and ink views of the interior of the cript.
- Did you know that people used to write with plume just like an ink pen
- The other end of the holder is connected to an ink reservoir of the pen.
- Coloration of the ink may be provided by ground cigar or cigarette offal.
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