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Definition of inking - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
applicationact of applying ink to something
- The artist's inking of the sketch brought it to life.
2.
technologyTECH. US inputting text or drawings using a stylusTECH. US
- Digital inking allows for precise note-taking.
3.
artTECH. US work done by an inker in comicsTECH. US
- Her inking brought the comic characters to life.
4.
marine animalsTECH. defensive activity where ink is released by animalsTECH.
- The squid's inking helped it escape the predator.
Adjective
1.
technologyTECH. capable of inputting text or drawings with a stylusTECH.
- The inking tablet was perfect for digital artists.
2.
printingRare related to the application of inkRare
- The inking process requires precision and skill.
Expressions with inking
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block of material holding ink for stamps
She pressed the stamp onto the inking pad.
marked or corrected with red ink
The teacher handed back the red-inking assignments.
Origin of inking
Old English, encean (to anoint)
Examples of inking in a sentence
He spent hours on the inking of the tattoo design. Inking on tablets has become very popular. The artist prefers inking over traditional sketching. The inking was done with precision and care. He admired the inking in the latest issue. The octopus's inking created a dark cloud in the water.
Inking is a common defense mechanism among cephalopods. The new laptop features an inking display for note-taking. Inking capabilities make this device ideal for illustrators. The inking technique used was quite advanced. Inking errors can ruin the entire artwork.
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- French:encrage, à stylet, ...
- German:Tintenauftrag, stiftfähig, ...
- Italian:inchiostrazione, per disegno, ...
- Spanish:tintado, de dibujo, ...
- Portuguese:aplicação de tinta, com capacidade de escrita, ...
- Chinese:涂墨, 书写的, ...
- Japanese:インクの適用, インキングの, ...
- Arabic:تَحْبِير, قابِل لِلرَّسْم بِقَلَم إِلِكْتُرُونِي, ...
- Hebrew:הַשְׁחָת דָּיו, מַתְאִים לִכְתִיבָה, ...
- Russian:нанесение чернил, графический, ...
- Ukrainian:нанесення чорнила, інкований, ...
- Hindi:स्याही लगाना, लेखन योग्य, ...
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)
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.
View all translations of ink
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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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