Pronunciation: /ˈɪŋkɪŋ/
noun a substance used for writing or drawing, such as ink
A1 I enjoy inking drawings in my sketchbook.
A2 She practiced inking calligraphy for hours.
B1 The artist's inking technique is quite impressive.
B2 The inking on the comic book illustrations is top-notch.
C1 His inking skills have earned him recognition in the art world.
C2 The inking process for this graphic novel was meticulously planned and executed.
verb the act of applying ink to something, such as paper or skin
A1 She is inking a drawing of a cat.
A2 He enjoys inking tattoos on his clients.
B1 The artist is inking a new comic book series.
B2 The calligrapher is inking beautiful designs on parchment.
C1 The master printer is inking the plates for the final print run.
C2 The tattoo artist is inking intricate designs on a famous celebrity.
formal The artist spent hours meticulously inking the intricate details of the comic book.
informal I'm thinking of inking a tattoo on my arm next week.
slang She's really good at inking, her sketches are amazing.
figurative His words were like inking a permanent mark on her heart.
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