Meaning & Definition of word "Ink"

Ink

/ɪŋk/

1. A colored fluid used for writing, drawing, printing, or reproducing images.
- Example: She filled her fountain pen with blue ink before starting her letter.
2. Any of various similar liquids used in printing or writing.
- Example: The printer ran out of black ink just before the deadline.
3. A liquid used in tattoos or body art.
- Example: The tattoo artist carefully selected the ink color for the design.

1. To apply ink to a surface or object.
- Example: He inked the stamps before pressing them onto the paper.
2. To write or draw with ink.
- Example: She inked her sketches with precision to enhance their details.

●Derived from the Latin 'inca', meaning to color, and the Greek 'enkos', meaning pigment.

to ink a deal:

To finalize a contract or agreement.

ink jet:

A type of printer that sprays ink onto paper.

pen and ink:

Referring to traditional writing tools.

calligraphy:

The art of beautiful handwriting, often involving ink.

quill:

A writing tool made from a bird's feather, traditionally used with ink.

tattoo:

A form of body art created by inserting ink into the skin.

Meaning: Tattoo

● Example Sentence: He's thinking about getting some new ink on his arm.

Meaning: Signature or written mark

● Example Sentence: Make sure to put your ink on the bottom of the contract.