ink

ink
1. noun /ɪŋk/
a) A pigment (or dye)-based fluid used for writing, printing etc.

The TSA has been getting a lot of ink lately.

b) A particular type, color or container of this fluid.

"I saw it hanging on the wall of a tattoo hut where I went to get some ink done ten years ago," he stuttered, flushing in splotches and squirming in his chair.

2. verb /ɪŋk/
a) To apply ink to; to cover or smear with ink.
b) To sign (a document) (with or as if with ink).
See Also: India ink, Indian ink, inky, ink jet, inkstand, inkwell, octopus ink

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  • ink in — 1. To fill in (eg a pencil drawing) in ink 2. To apply ink to (a printing roller) • • • Main Entry: ↑ink * * * ˌink ˈin [transitive] [present tense I/you/we/they …   Useful english dictionary

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  • ink — [ɪŋk] verb [transitive] to sign an agreement, contract etc: • The two companies have inked a deal. * * * Ⅰ. ink UK US /ɪŋk/ noun [C] ► a coloured liquid used for writing, printing, etc.: »The ink had hardly dried on Nationwide s announcement when …   Financial and business terms

  • ink´er — ink «ihngk», noun, verb. –n. 1. a colored or black liquid used for writing, printing, or drawing. 2. a dark liquid thrown out for protection by cuttlefish. –v.t. 1. to put ink on; mark or stain with ink: »A poor gentleman who inks the seams of… …   Useful english dictionary

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