pens

Meanings

• noun

  An instrument used for writing, typically consisting of a detachable tip that is dipped in ink and a body to which the tip is attached, often held in the hand.

  - "He used a fountain pen to sign the contract."
  - "She wrote a letter with a ballpoint pen."

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Synonyms

new penny , old penny , cent

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pens
bens , dens , hens

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Variants

List of all variants of pens that leads to same result
pen , penned , penning , pens , bull pen , bull pens , bullpen , bullpens , fountain pen , fountain pens , light pen , light pens , sea pen , sea pens

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old French 'penne', meaning 'feather'. Pens were originally made from quills, which are hollowed-out bird feathers.

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Trivia

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1. The first pens were made from reeds, which were cut at an angle and dipped in ink.

2. The longest pen ever made was over 20 feet long and was used for writing a message in the Guinness World Records.

3. The average person will write approximately 125,000 words using a pen in their lifetime.

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Related Concepts

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1. pen and ink: A traditional method of creating art and writing, using a pen and ink to draw and write on paper.

2. ballpoint pen: A type of pen that uses a small, spherical ball to distribute ink to the tip, creating a consistent line.

3. fountain pen: A type of pen that uses an internal reservoir of ink and a nib to deliver ink to the paper.

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Culture

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Pens have been used for writing for thousands of years, dating back to ancient civilizations. In literature, pens have been used as symbols of power and creativity. In art, pens have been used as tools for creating intricate line work and calligraphy.

How to Memorize "pens"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a hand holding a pen and writing on a piece of paper. Visualize the shape and texture of the pen, and the way it moves across the paper.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pen' with the act of writing or creating. Think of a pen as a tool for expressing ideas and capturing thoughts.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Pens Are Used For Writing' to remember the definition of a pen.

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