inkpad
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Definition
Noun: A small, portable block or pad made of absorbent material (such as felt or foam) that is saturated with ink. Its primary function is to hold and transfer ink evenly onto the surface of a rubber stamp.
Usage
An inkpad is used in conjunction with a rubber stamp. The stamp is pressed firmly onto the inked surface of the pad to coat its raised design, and is then pressed onto paper or another surface to leave an impression.
Examples
- Noun:
- She pressed the company stamp onto the red inkpad before marking the document.
- For the art project, we need an inkpad with washable, non-toxic ink.
- The notary public's seal was faint because the inkpad was nearly dry.
Advanced Usage
- "to re-ink an inkpad": To add more ink to a dried-out or depleted inkpad to restore its functionality.
- Instead of buying a new one, you can re-ink an inkpad with special bottled stamp pad ink.
Variants and Related Words
- Stamp pad (n): A direct synonym for inkpad.
- The office manager ordered more stamp pads for the reception desk.
- Inking pad (n): A less common variant with the same meaning.
Synonyms
- Stamp pad: The most common alternative term.
- Stamping pad: A variant of the above.
Related Phrases
- Rubber stamp: The tool used with an inkpad.
- He applied the rubber stamp to the inkpad with a gentle rocking motion.
- Ink pad refill: A bottle or cartridge of ink used to re-ink an inkpad.
Noun
- a block of absorbent material saturated with ink; used to transfer ink evenly to a rubber stamp