ink (EN)

noun, verb

noun “ink”

1. a fluid used for writing or printing
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   She spilled ink all over the paper.
2. the dark fluid squirted by squid or octopus to hide from predators
   The squid released ink to escape from the shark.
3. (slang) publicity
   The charity event received a lot of ink in the local newspapers.
4. (slang) tattoo
   He showed me his new ink on his shoulder.

verb “ink”

1. to apply ink
   The artist inked the drawing to make the lines darker.
2. (US, informal) to sign a contract or agreement
   They finally inked the deal after months of negotiations.
3. (slang) to get a tattoo of
   She decided to ink a small butterfly on her wrist.
4. (slang) to give a tattoo to
   The artist inked her with an outline of a cat.
5. (of a squid or octopus) to eject ink
   When threatened, the squid will ink to confuse predators.