Penning: meaning, definitions and examples
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penning
[ หpษnษชล ]
writing instrument
A penning is a writing instrument used to apply ink to a surface, usually paper, for writing or drawing. It consists of a thin cylinder of a material such as metal or plastic, with a tip at one end that releases the ink. Pens come in various types, including ballpoint, fountain, and gel pens.
Synonyms
marking instrument, pen, writing tool
Examples of usage
- She used a fancy penning to sign the contract.
- He always carries a penning in his pocket for taking notes.
- The penning ran out of ink halfway through the letter.
Translations
Translations of the word "penning" in other languages:
๐ต๐น escrevendo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเคฟเคเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Schreiben
๐ฎ๐ฉ menulis
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะธัะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ pisanie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅท็ญ (ใใฃใดใค)
๐ซ๐ท รฉcriture
๐ช๐ธ escritura
๐น๐ท yazma
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธ์ฐ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชุงุจุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ psanรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ pรญsanie
๐จ๐ณ ๅไฝ
๐ธ๐ฎ pisanje
๐ฎ๐ธ skrif
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะทั
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yazฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ escritura
Etymology
The word 'penning' originated from the Latin word 'penna', which means 'feather' or 'quill'. In ancient times, people used bird feathers as writing instruments. With advancements in technology, pens evolved into the modern writing instruments we use today.
See also: pen, penal, penance, penholder, penman, penmanship, pennon, pens.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,714 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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