Penning: meaning, definitions and examples

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penning

 

[ หˆpษ›nษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escrevendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคฟเค–เคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schreiben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menulis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะธัะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pisanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŸท็ญ† (ใ—ใฃใดใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉcriture

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escritura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yazma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธ€์“ฐ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุชุงุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ psanรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรญsanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†™ไฝœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pisanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skrif

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yazฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.