Definition of ink - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
writingcolored liquid used for writing or printing
- She spilled ink on the paper.
2.
- He showed off his new ink.
3.
marinedark fluid ejected by cephalopods for protection
- The squid released ink to escape.
Verb
1.
drawingtr./intr. apply dark pigment to paper or other surfacestr./intr.
- She inked the stamp before pressing it onto the paper.
2.
documenttr. sign a document or agreementtr.
- He inked the contract to finalize the deal.
3.
- The artist inked a beautiful design on her arm.
Images of ink
colored liquid used for writing or printing 
dark fluid ejected by cephalopods for protection
Expressions with ink
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financial loss in business or accounting
The company reported red ink for the third quarter.
fill in or write using a pen
She inked in the answers on the test.
fill a pen with ink
She needs to ink up her pen before writing.
publish or reveal information
The journalist spilled ink about the scandal.
experience significant financial losses continuously
The company continues to bleed red ink every quarter.
extremely dark like the color of ink
The night sky was black as ink.
experience overwhelming financial losses or debt
The company began to drown in red ink last year.
not yet finalized or settled
The ink isn't dry on the contract yet.
using ink for writing or printing
She signed her name in ink on the document.
writing tool using liquid ink
She signed the document with an ink pen.
writing done using a pen and ink
She admired the pen and ink on the old letter.
replaceable container holding ink for printers
I need a new ink cartridge for my printer.
chemical pen that erases ink marks
The ink eraser pen worked perfectly on the document.
indicating a negative or deficit situation
The report showed red-ink figures for the quarter.
ink that cannot be erased or washed away
The contract was signed with indelible ink.
permanent ink for labeling objects or materials
The workshop provided marking ink for tagging the tools.
colored liquid used in printing processes
The printer was refilled with high-quality printing ink..
ink that is still wet and not dry
Be careful with the document, it has wet ink.
writing fluid that becomes visible under certain conditions
She wrote her message with invisible ink to keep it confidential..
ink containing particles of magnetic material
Banks use magnetic ink to print characters on checks for easy reading by machines..
describe a situation that is still very new
The ink isn't dry on their decision to move.
receive media coverage or publicity
The new restaurant managed to get ink in several local newspapers.
solution used to remove ink from paper
He used an ink eradicator to fix his mistake on the document.
extremely dark in color
The sky was ink-black, devoid of stars..
Origin of ink
Latin, encaustum (burnt) + Greek, kaiein (to burn)
Terms with ink included in their meaning
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writing
tool with ink for writing or drawing
body art
mark the skin with permanent designs using ink and needles
marker pen
pen with quick-drying ink and felt nib
design
decorated with a repeated ink pattern on fabric
production process
process of producing printed material using ink and press
appearance
spot or blotch of color or ink
stationery
writing tool with a porous tip for ink application
writing
pen with ink reservoir feeding the nib
writing tool
writing instrument using gel-based ink
stationery
pen with permanent ink
writing tool
pen with ink that writes on many surfaces and resists water
writing tool
pen with red ink used for marking or correcting
painting
tool for applying paint or ink
stamping tool
tool for imprinting images or text by applying ink
stationery
soft pad with ink for putting on stamps
technology
replaceable ink or toner unit in printers
general
process of absorbing or removing liquid or ink
stationery
pen with bright ink for marking text
technology
removable unit holding ink or toner for use inside a printer
art
thin layer of paint or ink
pen-shaped eraser
pen-shaped tool for erasing ink or for precise erasing
documentation
signature made with ink on paper
printing
seepage of ink through paper
animals
marine animal with an internal shell that can squirt dark ink
Examples of ink in a sentence
He bought a new bottle of ink for his fountain pen. She admired the intricate ink on his arm. His ink told the story of his travels. Octopuses use ink to deter predators. The cuttlefish's ink clouded the water. The artist inked the drawing with precision.
He carefully inked the lines to enhance the image. She inked the agreement with a flourish. They inked the deal after long negotiations. She decided to ink a small symbol on her wrist. He inked his first tattoo at the age of 18.
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- French:encre, encrer, ...
- German:Tinte, tuschen, ...
- Italian:inchiostro, inchiostrare, ...
- Spanish:tinta, entintar, ...
- Portuguese:tinta, aplicar tinta, ...
- Chinese:墨水, 涂墨, ...
- Japanese:インク, インクを塗る, ...
- Arabic:حِبْر, حَبَّرَ, ...
- Hebrew:דְיוֹ, לְדַיֵּוֹ, ...
- Russian:чернила, наносить чернила, ...
- Ukrainian:чорнило, наносити, ...
- Hindi:स्याही, स्याही लगाना, ...
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