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Ink

/ɪŋk/

A pigment (or dye)-based fluid used for writing, printing etc.

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📖 Definitions of "Ink"

noun

1
A pigment (or dye)-based fluid used for writing, printing etc.
2
A particular type, color or container of this fluid.
3
The black or dark-colored fluid ejected by squid, octopus etc, as a protective strategy.
4
Publicity.
"The TSA has been getting a lot of ink lately."

verb

1
To apply ink to; to cover or smear with ink.
2
To sign (a contract or similar document).
3
To apply a tattoo to (someone).
4
(of a squid or octopus) to eject ink (sense 3)

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Ink"

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Word	Definition
papernoun	A sheet material typically used for writing on or printing on (or as a non-waterproof container), usually made by draining cellulose fibres from a suspension in water.
pencilnoun	A writing utensil with a graphite (commonly referred to as lead) shaft, usually blended with clay, clad in wood, and sharpened to a taper.
printernoun	(computer hardware) A device, usually attached to a computer, used to print text or images onto paper; an analogous device capable of producing three-dimensional objects.
tonernoun	Powder used in laser printers and photocopiers to form the text and images on the printed paper.
tattoonoun	An image made on a body part, usually the skin with ink and a needle.
paintnoun	A substance that is applied as a liquid or paste, and dries into a solid coating that protects or adds colour to an object or surface to which it has been applied.
calligraphynoun	(uncountable) The art or practice of writing letters and words in a decorative style; the letters and words so written.
autographnoun	A person’s own handwriting, especially the signature of a famous or admired person.
handwritingnoun	The act or process of writing done with the hand, rather than typed or word-processed.
printnoun	(uncountable) Books and other material created by printing presses, considered collectively or as a medium.
tintnoun	A slight coloring.
dyeingnoun	The act by which something is dyed.
cassettenoun	A small flat case containing magnetic tape on two reels, used to record and play back audio and video material.
dyenoun	A colourant, especially one that has an affinity to the substrate to which it is applied.
wallnoun	A rampart of earth, stones etc. built up for defensive purposes.
canisternoun	A cylindrical or rectangular container usually of lightweight metal, plastic, or laminated pasteboard used for holding a dry product (as tea, crackers, flour, matches).
thimblenoun	(sewing) A pitted, now usually metal, cup-shaped cap worn on the tip of a finger, which is used in sewing to push the needle through material.
signnoun	(countable, uncountable) A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
cartridgenoun	(firearms) The package consisting of the bullet, primer, and casing containing gunpowder; a round of ammunition.
slingernoun	Someone who slings or who uses a sling.