Inkwell
noun
A container used for holding ink, especially one in old desks with a hole for a pen.
She dipped her pen into the inkwell before writing a letter.
Often appears as...
- inkwell desk
- pen and inkwell
noun
A part of a printing machine where ink is stored.
The inkwell of the printing machine needed to be refilled.
Often appears as...
- inkwell refill
- printing machine inkwell
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A container used for holding ink, especially one in old desks with a hole for a pen.
She dipped her pen into the inkwell before writing a letter.
Often appears as...
- inkwell desk
- pen and inkwell
noun
A part of a printing machine where ink is stored.
The inkwell of the printing machine needed to be refilled.
Often appears as...
- inkwell refill
- printing machine inkwell
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historic Object
Traditionally, an inkwell was a common item on writing desks in older times before fountain pens.
The vintage desk had a built-in inkwell, evoking a sense of nostalgia.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Symbolism
Inkwells can symbolize writing, literacy or historical office work, often in period films or literature.
The inkwell on the poet's table symbolized the era of romantic literature.
Pro Tip 3/3Vintage Collectible
Some inkwells are considered antiques and may be collected or used as decorative items.
He collected antique inkwells from flea markets for his home library.
Pro Tip 1/3Historic Object
Traditionally, an inkwell was a common item on writing desks in older times before fountain pens.
The vintage desk had a built-in inkwell, evoking a sense of nostalgia.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Symbolism
Inkwells can symbolize writing, literacy or historical office work, often in period films or literature.
The inkwell on the poet's table symbolized the era of romantic literature.
Pro Tip 3/3Vintage Collectible
Some inkwells are considered antiques and may be collected or used as decorative items.
He collected antique inkwells from flea markets for his home library.
Pro Tip 1/3Historic Object
Traditionally, an inkwell was a common item on writing desks in older times before fountain pens.
The vintage desk had a built-in inkwell, evoking a sense of nostalgia.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Symbolism
Inkwells can symbolize writing, literacy or historical office work, often in period films or literature.
The inkwell on the poet's table symbolized the era of romantic literature.
Pro Tip 3/3Vintage Collectible
Some inkwells are considered antiques and may be collected or used as decorative items.
He collected antique inkwells from flea markets for his home library.
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Video examples
Kenneth Cukier: Big data...
we would have to follow him at all times, maybe with a feathery quill and an inkwell, and record it, but now think about what it looks like today. You know that somewhere, probably in a telecommunications carrier's database, there is a spreadsheet or at least a database entry
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Mapping the Unknown,...
interested in exploring the invisible in the case of Adam it's exploring the far-distant Galan's galaxies light-years away for me it's what's right beneath our feet and the underground underworld so to speak so an inkwell will I'll give
Video examples
Kenneth Cukier: Big data...
we would have to follow him at all times, maybe with a feathery quill and an inkwell, and record it, but now think about what it looks like today. You know that somewhere, probably in a telecommunications carrier's database, there is a spreadsheet or at least a database entry
Video examples
Mapping the Unknown,...
interested in exploring the invisible in the case of Adam it's exploring the far-distant Galan's galaxies light-years away for me it's what's right beneath our feet and the underground underworld so to speak so an inkwell will I'll give
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Scott Turow
American Novelist
I keep two sentimental mementos on my desk to remind me of two favorite men. There is an inkwell that my Uncle Seymour made, a brass grotesque he mounted on a marble base. And my grandfather's shaving cup is there, used to store pencils and pens.
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Roy Harper
English Musician
At school, I was always daydreaming and fiddling in inkwells, but I had to learn to grow up and become articulate. And doing that was what brought me into writing songs. It's like therapy for me, because it exposes what I'm really thinking.
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Nikos Kazantzakis
Greek Writer
May God forgive me, but the letters of the alphabet frighten me terribly. They are sly, shameless demons - and dangerous! You open the inkwell, release them; they run off - and how will you ever get control of them again!
Quote examples
Scott Turow
American Novelist
I keep two sentimental mementos on my desk to remind me of two favorite men. There is an inkwell that my Uncle Seymour made, a brass grotesque he mounted on a marble base. And my grandfather's shaving cup is there, used to store pencils and pens.
Quote examples
Roy Harper
English Musician
At school, I was always daydreaming and fiddling in inkwells, but I had to learn to grow up and become articulate. And doing that was what brought me into writing songs. It's like therapy for me, because it exposes what I'm really thinking.
Quote examples
Nikos Kazantzakis
Greek Writer
May God forgive me, but the letters of the alphabet frighten me terribly. They are sly, shameless demons - and dangerous! You open the inkwell, release them; they run off - and how will you ever get control of them again!
Example 1 of 3
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