Definition

Noun: - A type of ink designed to be permanent: "Marking ink" specifically refers to a durable, indelible ink used for writing or drawing on fabrics or other materials where the marking needs to be long-lasting and resistant to washing or fading. It is commonly used for labeling personal items like clothing or linens.

Usage

• Primary Use: The term is used to identify the specific ink product itself, not the action of applying it.
• Context: It is typically found in contexts related to laundry, sewing, labeling, or household organization.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Use marking ink to label your children's school uniforms.
  • The seamstress used a special marking ink to draw the pattern directly onto the fabric.
  • This marking ink is indelible, so the name won't wash out of the linen.

Advanced Usage

• "Permanent marking ink": A more specific term emphasizing the ink's resistance to removal.
  • For archival purposes, only permanent marking ink should be used on the tags.

Variants and Related Words

• Indelible ink (n): A general term for any permanent ink, which may be used on paper or other surfaces, not exclusively fabrics.
• Fabric marker (n): A modern tool, often a pen, containing ink similar to marking ink for writing on cloth.
• Laundry marker (n): A common synonym for a pen or instrument containing marking ink.

Synonyms

• Indelible ink: Permanent ink.
• Laundry ink: Ink specifically for marking washable items.

Related Phrases

(Note: "Marking ink" is a compound noun. The following are related actions or items, not phrasal verbs of the target word.) - To mark with ink: The action of applying any ink to make a mark. - She carefully marked the hem with ink. - Ink marking: A mark made by ink. - The ink marking on the collar was still clear after twenty washes.

Noun

1. an indelible ink for marking clothes or linens etc.