ink

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Noun

1. {{sid|en|Q127418}} A [[pigment]] (or [[dye]])-based [[fluid]] used for writing, printing etc.
2. {{lb|en|countable}} A particular [[type]], [[color]] or [[container]] of this fluid.
3. The [[black]] or [[dark]]-colored fluid ejected by [[squid]], [[octopus]] etc, as a protective strategy.
4. {{lb|en|slang|uncountable}} {{U|publicity}}.
5. {{lb|en|slang|uncountable}} [[tattoo|Tattoo]] work.
6. {{lb|en|slang}} [[cheap|Cheap]] [[red wine]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[apply]] [[#Noun|ink]] to; to [[cover]] or [[smear]] with ink.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[sign]] (a contract or similar document).
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To apply a [[tattoo]] to (someone).
4. {{lb|en|intransitive|of a squid or octopus}} to eject ink (sense 3)

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