inker

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UK/ˈɪŋ.kə(ɹ)/US/ˈɪŋ.kɚ/

noun

A person or device that applies ink.

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finisherembellisher
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Meanings

nouninker (plural inkers)

plural inkers

  1. A person or device that applies ink.
  2. In comic book production, a person who outlines and otherwise embellishes the artwork of a penciler in preparation for publishing.

    Synonyms: finisher, embellisher

  3. A tattoo artist.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounIn comic book production, a person who outlines and otherwise embellishes the artwork of a penciler in preparation for publishing.

Similar
finisherembellisher
Also see
embellisherfinisher

Origin

From ink + -er.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with inker

linkerthinkerdrinkersinkerpinkerclinkerstinkerblinkerwinkerhook, line and sinkerjinkerrod, line and sinkerswinker
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Sounds the same

Inca (non-rhotic)

Anagrams

KerinKinerKreinRinkereinkIrkenIknerKeirn
Cite this entry
APA

inker. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/inker

MLA

“inker.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/inker. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “inker,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/inker.

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