ink-pad
Definition
- Noun:
- A ink-pad is a small, flat, absorbent pad, typically made of felt or foam, that is saturated with ink. It is used to ink a rubber stamp before stamping an image onto a surface, such as paper.
Usage Examples
- (The pad provided the ink for the stamp.)
- (Multiple pads for different stamping needs.)
Advanced Usage
"to use an ink-pad": to apply ink to a stamp via the pad.
- For a clean impression, you should gently tap the stamp onto the ink-pad rather than rubbing it. (The action of transferring ink.)
"ink-pad stain": a mark left by an ink-pad on a surface.
- He accidentally left an ink-pad stain on the desk after stamping documents. (A discoloration from the pad.)
Variants and Related Words
Inkpad (n): an alternative spelling of ink-pad, often used as a single word.
- The artist used a custom inkpad for her stamp collection. (A pad designed for inking stamps.)
Stamp pad (n): a synonym for ink-pad, commonly used in office contexts.
- The stamp pad was dried out and needed to be replaced. (A pad for stamping.)
Synonyms
- Stamp pad: a pad used for inking stamps.
- Ink cushion: a term sometimes used for a pad that holds ink, especially in older or specialized stamping equipment.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms using "ink-pad." However, the phrase "to be inked" (slang) can relate to the concept of applying ink, but it is not directly tied to the pad itself.