ink
A pigment (or dye)-based fluid used for writing, printing etc.
Noun 3 meanings
A pigment (or dye)-based fluid used for writing, printing etc.
“This form should be filled out in ink.”
A particular type, color or container of this fluid.
The black or dark-colored fluid ejected by squid, octopus etc, as a protective strategy.
Verb 4 meanings
To apply ink to; to cover or smear with ink.
To sign (a contract or similar document).
To apply a tattoo to (someone).
to eject ink (sense 3)
Etymology
From Middle English ynke, from Old French enque, from Latin encaustum (“purple ink used by Roman emperors to sign documents”), from Ancient Greek ἔγκαυστον (énkauston, “burned-in”), from ἐν (en, “in”) + καίω (kaíō, “burn”). In this sense, displaced native Old English blæc (“ink”, literally “black”).
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INK at a glance
INK has 3 letters and scores 7 points in Scrabble (I 1 + N 1 + K 5) and 8 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #6,267 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with ink
All rhymesOne letter away
- INN3
- INS3
- ILK7
- ICK9
- IRK7
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