inking

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of writing or drawing on a surface with ink.

  - "He inked a letter to his grandmother."
  - "The artist inked the drawing before adding color."

• Noun

  A decorative or symbolic mark made by drawing ink with a pen or brush.

  - "The tattoo artist created an intricate inking on her client's arm."
  - "The ancient manuscripts were adorned with elaborate inkings."

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Synonyms

endorse , initial , inscribe , subscribe

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with inking
linking , inking , blinking , shrinking , sinking

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Variants

List of all variants of inking that leads to same result
inking , inkings , ink , inked , inks , ink in , inked in , inking in , inks in

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Forms

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inked, inks, inking up, inked in, inked over

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Etymology

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The word 'inking' comes from the Old English word 'incan,' which means 'to mark with a pen or brush.'

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Trivia

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1. Ink was originally made from a variety of natural sources, including charcoal, iron gall, and oak gall.

2. The ancient Egyptians used a form of ink made from soot and gum to write on papyrus scrolls.

3. The first fountain pen was invented in 1827, making it easier to apply ink to paper without dipping the pen each time.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tattooing: The process of applying ink under the skin to change its pigmentation.

2. Calligraphy: The art of creating beautiful handwriting with a pen or brush.

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Culture

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Inking has a rich cultural history, particularly in tattooing, calligraphy, and fine art. In various cultures, inking has been used for religious, spiritual, and artistic expression.

How to Memorize "inking"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of dipping a pen or brush into ink and applying it to a surface.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'inking' with the sensation of writing or drawing with a pen or brush.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Ink is nice' to remember the meaning of the word 'inking'.

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