Word
inking
Phoneticsink·ing
UK/ˈɪŋkɪŋ/
Definition
v. to cover or mark something with ink, like when you trace a drawing with a dark pen. You do it to make the lines dark and permanent.
v. to apply ink to a surface, especially to trace or darken lines in writing, drawing, or tattooing.
Examples
“She is inking a small flower on paper.”
“The artist is inking the pencil sketch with a fine pen to make the lines dark and clear.”
“After weeks of pencilling, she spent the quiet evening inking each panel, thickening shadows and sharpening faces until the story seemed to lift off the page.”
Examples
simple
“She is inking a small flower on paper.”
contextual
“The artist is inking the pencil sketch with a fine pen to make the lines dark and clear.”
complex
“After weeks of pencilling, she spent the quiet evening inking each panel, thickening shadows and sharpening faces until the story seemed to lift off the page.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “inking” in context.
Verb
01. finish inking
“He finished inking the drawing before lunch.”
verb + noun
02. focus on inking
“Today we will focus on inking the main shapes.”
verb + prep + noun
03. help with inking
“Can you help with inking this comic page?”
verb + prep + noun
04. practice inking
“We practice inking straight lines in art class.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. careful inking
“Careful inking makes your pencil sketch look clean and sharp.”
adj + noun
06. digital inking
“Many artists now prefer digital inking for comics and manga.”
adj + noun
07. heavy inking
“Heavy inking gives the cartoon a bold, dramatic look.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. art of inking
“She is learning the art of inking in her illustration course.”
noun + prep + noun
09. process of inking
“The process of inking takes time and steady hands.”
noun + prep + noun
10. finish inking the drawing
“He wants to finish inking the drawing tonight.”
11. learn the art of inking
“She wants to learn the art of inking comics.”
12. practice inking clean lines
“Practice inking clean lines with different pens every day.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object.
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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