26984 words

pens

11 definitions • 12 examples
1
a long, thin object used for writing or drawing with ink:

Examples:

a fountain/ballpoint/felt-tip pen
in pen Don't write in pen (= using a pen), or you won't be able to rub out any mistakes you make.
2
a small area surrounded by a fence, especially one in which animals are kept:

Examples:

3
slang for

Examples:

state pen He served nine years in the state pen.
4
informal for

Examples:

He chose to stick with the starting pitcher instead of going to the pen.
5

Examples:

The cob and pen then send their grown cygnets off to find their own water.
6
informal for

Examples:

"Referee, that has to be a pen!" he yelled.
7
to write something:

Examples:

She penned a note of thanks to her hostess.
8
a thin device with a point used for writing or drawing with ink:

Examples:

[ C ] a fountain/ballpoint/felt-tip pen
[ U ] You must fill out the application in pen (= using a pen).
9
a small area surrounded by a fence in which animals are kept, or slang a prison or jail
10
to use a pen to write or draw something with ink:

Examples:

She penned (= wrote) a thank-you note.
11
to enclose a person or animal in a small area by surrounding the area with a fence:

Examples:

Sheep are penned behind the barn.

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