ink
ink
ɪnk
ink
British pronunciation
/ˈɪŋk/

Definition & Meaning of "ink"in English

Ink
01

a black or colored liquid used for drawing, writing, etc.

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ink definition and meaning

What is "ink"?

Ink is a liquid or gel used for writing, drawing, or printing. It is made from a mixture of pigments or dyes, which provide color, and other ingredients that help it flow smoothly and dry properly. Ink can be used in pens, printers, and various artistic tools, and it comes in many colors and types. Inks can be water-based, which are easy to clean and quick-drying, oil-based, which are more durable and resistant to water, or permanent, which are designed to resist fading and smudging.

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The artist used black ink to create intricate line drawings in their sketchbook.
The printer ran out of ink halfway through printing the document, causing delays in the office.
02

dark protective fluid ejected into the water by cuttlefish and other cephalopods

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The squid released a cloud of ink to escape the predator.
Divers watched the octopus eject ink into the water.
to ink
01

to mark something with ink

Transitive: to ink a text or design
to ink definition and meaning
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The author carefully inked the final draft of the manuscript before submission.
The writer inked his thoughts onto the pages of his journal.
02

to apply ink to type or a stamp in preparation for printing

Transitive: to ink a stamp or type
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The printer inked the metal type before pressing it onto the paper.
Before starting the printing process, they inked the rubber stamp with black ink.
03

to sign a contract or legal document

Transitive: to ink a contract
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After reviewing the terms, she inked the contract, sealing the deal.
The CEO inked the agreement with the company's official stamp.
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