Pens: meaning, definitions and examples

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pens

[ pɛn ]

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writing instrument

An instrument used for writing or drawing, typically consisting of a thin stick of graphite or a similar substance enclosed in wood, metal, or plastic.

Synonyms

penholder, quill, writing implement

Examples of usage

She wrote a letter with a pen.
He always carries a pen in his pocket.
The teacher asked the students to bring their pens to class.

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enclose animals

To confine or enclose (usually animals) in a small area by putting up a fence or barrier.

Synonyms

cage, confine, enclose

Examples of usage

The farmer pens his sheep at night.
The zookeeper pens the animals for the visitors to see.

Translations

Translations of the word "pens" in other languages:

🇵🇹 canetas

🇮🇳 कलम

🇩🇪 Stifte

🇮🇩 pena

🇺🇦 ручки

🇵🇱 długopisy

🇯🇵 ペン

🇫🇷 stylos

🇪🇸 bolígrafos

🇹🇷 kalemler

🇰🇷 펜

🇸🇦 أقلام

🇨🇿 pera

🇸🇰 perá

🇨🇳 笔

🇸🇮 peresa

🇮🇸 penna

🇰🇿 қаламдар

🇬🇪 კალმები

🇦🇿 qələmlər

🇲🇽 plumas

Word origin

The word 'pen' originated from the Latin word 'penna', which means feather or wing. The original pens were made from feathers, and the design evolved over time to the writing instruments we use today. The usage of pens has been traced back to ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Mesopotamians, who used reed pens to write on papyrus and clay tablets.

See also: pen, penal, penance, penholder, penman, penmanship, penning, pennon.