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PRONUNCIATION OF INKWELL

inkwell  [ˈɪŋkˌwɛl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF INKWELL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Inkwell is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES INKWELL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Inkwell

An inkwell is a small jar or container, often made of glass, porcelain, silver, brass, or pewter, used for holding ink in a place convenient for the person who is writing. The artist or writer dips the brush, quill, or dip pen into the inkwell as needed or uses the inkwell as the source for filling the reservoir of a fountain pen. An inkwell usually has a hinged or screwed-on lid to prevent contamination, evaporation, accidental spillage, and excessive exposure to air. 19th century French porcelain inkwell An English silver and glass inkwell, hallmark date 1910...

Definition of inkwell in the English dictionary

The definition of inkwell in the dictionary is a small container for pen ink, often let into the surface of a desk.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH INKWELL


bridewell
ˈbraɪdˌwɛl
Caldwell
ˈkɔːldwɛl
Chartwell
ˈtʃɑːtˌwɛl
Cornwell
ˈkɔːnˌwɛl
drywell
ˈdraɪˌwɛl
dwell
dwɛl
fare-you-well
ˈfɛəjʊˌwɛl
farewell
ˌfɛəˈwɛl
footwell
ˈfʊtˌwɛl
Harwell
ˈhɑːˌwɛl
outwell
ˌaʊtˈwɛl
quell
kwɛl
Rockwell
ˈrɒkˌwɛl
Southwell
ˈsaʊθwɛl
speedwell
ˈspiːdˌwɛl
stairwell
ˈstɛəˌwɛl
Stilwell
ˈstɪlwɛl
swell
swɛl
unwell
ʌnˈwɛl
well
wɛl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE INKWELL

inkhorn
inkhorn term
inkier
inkiest
inkiness
inking-pad
inkle
inkless
inklike
inkling
inkpad
inkpot
inkspot
inkstain
inkstand
inkstone
inkwood
inky
inky smudge

WORDS THAT END LIKE INKWELL

all very well
as well
Baden-Powell
Boswell
Cowell
Cromwell
Dowell
fare-thee-well
just as well
Lowell
maxwell
Motherwell
newell
oil well
Orwell
potential well
Powell
Sandwell
Sewell
wishing well

Synonyms and antonyms of inkwell in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «inkwell» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF INKWELL

Find out the translation of inkwell to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of inkwell from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «inkwell» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

墨水瓶
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tintero
570 millions of speakers

English

inkwell
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Inkwell
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

محبرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

чернильница
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tinteiro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

inkwell
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

encrier
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Inkwell
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Tintenfass
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

インク入れ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

잉크 병
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Inkwell
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lọ mực
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

inkwell
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

इंकवेल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

masaya gömülü hokka
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

calamaio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kałamarz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

чорнильниця
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

călimară
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μελανοδοχείο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

inkpot
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

inkwell
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

inkwell
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of inkwell

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «INKWELL»

The term «inkwell» is quite widely used and occupies the 42.900 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «INKWELL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about inkwell

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «INKWELL»

Discover the use of inkwell in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to inkwell and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Out of the Inkwell: Max Fleischer and the Animation Revolution
Out of the Inkwell: Max Fleischer and the Animation Revolution is a vivid portrait of the life and world of a man who shaped the look of cartoon animation.
Richard Fleischer, 2005
2
Death at the Double Inkwell
Deadly Intentions, Double Jeopardy, Murder On Hilltop Hill, The Sinister Chronicles & Knocking On Death's Door Sometimes life is stranger than fiction; take the lives of mystery novelists and twins, Jovan Parham-Anderson and Cheyenne Parham ...
Shonell Bacon, 2010
3
My Inkwell of Prayers & Poems
This is her first book of prayers, but she will continue being used by God to write so that the heart of every person who reads her work will be blessed.
Marie Hall-Fray, 2008
4
The haunted inkwell: art and our future
He uses the works of Seamus Heaney, James Joyce, Rainer Maria Rilke, Wole Soyinka, and Iris Murdoch to illustrate how this can be done. "A p
Mark Patrick Hederman, 2001
5
An Inkwell of Pen Names
Stephen Smith. AN INKWELL OF PEN NAMES Stephen Smith An Inkwell of Pen Names An Inkwell of Pen Names 34153-SMIT-soft_front.
Stephen Smith, 2006
6
Vickie Van Helsing
Learning she is a descendant of the great Abraham Van Helsing, a teenage girl must fulfill her destiny and save the world from a newly resurrected Count Dracula.
Solomon J. Inkwell, 2011
7
The Tao of Islam: A Sourcebook on Gender Relationships in ...
The face that is turned toward the Dominion and the Kingdom is called the " Inkwell," since the simple things and the compound things of the cosmos all appeared from the World of Invincibility, becoming manifest and differentiated. As long as ...
Sachiko Murata, 1992
8
The Pot Boiler: A One-act Satire
Doesn't it thrill your spine? MISS IVORY. Mrs. Pencil, may I introduce Mr. Inkwell — [INKWELL and MRS. PENCIL bow slightly] Will you have a dish of tea? SUD. Cup, cup of tea. MISS IVORY. [Walks downstage to him] Dish, dish of tea! SUD.
Alice Gerstenberg, 1983
9
From Inkwell to Internet: 90 Years of Teaching Business ...
This thorough compilation of statistics includes listings of course offerings, degree programs, faculty appointments, personal profiles, and interesting anecdotes.
Peter B. Petersen, 2009
10
Writing Instruments: Pencil, Fountain Pen, Quill, Inkwell, ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Source Wikipedia, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «INKWELL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term inkwell is used in the context of the following news items.
1
AT THE INKWELL Features Novelist Kola Boof Today
Founded in 2013, At The Inkwell is a New York City-based supporter of published authors through feature articles, book reviews and public ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
2
Little Bridge Flows, Beach Sand Grows, It's a Win-Win | The …
The summer scene is back to normal this year at Pay and Inkwell beaches following a project this spring to renourish them with tons of clean ... «The Vineyard Gazette - Martha's Vineyard News, Jul 15»
3
Rice, Noodle, Fish: Deep Travels Through Japan's Food Culture
... razor-sharp prose elevate what could have been yet another rote travelogue into something much better. Agent: Kim Witherspoon, Inkwell. «Publishers Weekly, Jul 15»
4
Would you stay at Maine's Press Hotel? - Monterey County Herald
It has a cocktail bar called The Inkwell, vintage typewriters on the lobby wall and the overall decor is done in black and white. Where's the red ... «Monterey County Herald, Jul 15»
5
S&S acquires Australian debut thriller
... 2016, while S&S Australia will publish it in trade paperback in March 2016. Catherine Drayton at Inkwell is handling North American rights. «The Bookseller, Jul 15»
6
Would you stay at Maine's Press Hotel? - Marin Independent Journal
It has a cocktail bar called The Inkwell, vintage typewriters on the lobby wall and the overall decor is done in black and white. Where's the red ... «Marin Independent Journal, Jul 15»
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Would you stay at Maine's Press Hotel?
It has a cocktail bar called The Inkwell, vintage typewriters on the lobby wall and the overall decor is done in black and white. Where's the red ... «Marin Independent Journal, Jul 15»
8
Man arrested trying to pass fake currency - NBC-2.com WBBH News …
A few signs to look for when trying to spot a fake: Making sure the 3D security ribbon is on the bill. Also, looking for the bell in the inkwell. «NBC2 News, Jul 15»
9
Louisville coffee shops gain national attention
4 ounces cold brew coffee (Quills uses its Inkwell Blend). 4 ounces milk. 1/2 ounce sweetened condensed milk. 2 teaspoons Bourbon Barrel ... «The Courier-Journal, Jul 15»
10
TNT Orders Drama Pilot 'Good Behavior' Starring Michelle Dockery
Hodge is repped by WME and Fuller Downs, and Crouch by Cheng Caplan Company, InkWell Management and Nelson Davis LLP. Subscribe ... «Deadline, Jul 15»

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