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Pen
01
an instrument for writing or drawing with ink, usually made of plastic or metal
Examples
Can you lend me your red pen to fill out this form?
He writes his thoughts and ideas in a journal with a fancy pen.
02
a portable enclosure in which babies may be left to play
03
a designated enclosed area where domesticated animals such as pigs, goats, and chickens are housed
04
a female swan distinguished from the male swan by being smaller in size and having less prominent black knob on the beak
05
a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes
to pen
01
to write a letter, novel, play, etc.
Transitive: to pen a letter or literary piece
Examples
She decided to pen a heartfelt letter expressing her gratitude to the person who had helped her.
The author diligently penned the final chapter of the novel, bringing the story to a satisfying conclusion.
