1. the process of applying ink to something
2. the final stage of comic book or illustration creation where pencil drawings are traced with ink
Usage: art

1. present participle of ink; applying ink to something

Examples

• The inking process took several hours to complete.
• She specializes in the inking stage of comic book production.
• The artist is inking the final drawings for the graphic novel.
• Careful inking ensures clean, professional-looking illustrations.
• The printing press began inking the pages automatically.
• He’s been inking comic books for over ten years.
• The inking gave the sketch bold, defined lines.