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Meaning of 'ink' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Ink [ n.]
- The step, or socket, in which the lower end of a millstone spindle runs.
- A fluid, or a viscous material or preparation of various kinds (commonly black or colored), used in writing or printing.
- A pigment. See India ink, under India.
2 . Ink [ v. t.]
- To put ink upon; to supply with ink; to blacken, color, or daub with ink.

Meaning of 'ink' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . ink [ v]
Meaning (1):
- mark, coat, cover, or stain with ink
Example in sentence:
  • he inked his finger
Meaning (2):
- fill with ink
Example in sentence:
  • ink a pen
Meaning (3):
- append one's signature to
Example in sentence:
  • They inked the contract

Nearby Words:

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