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ink·​stone | \ ˈiŋk-ˌstōn How to pronounce inkstone (audio) \

Definition of inkstone

: a stone used in Chinese art and calligraphy on which dry ink and water are mixed

Examples of inkstone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The inkstone left a particular impression on Merritt. — Matt Stirn, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Mar. 2022 Similarly, in shodo, the master will grind the inkstone to produce the ink for the calligraphy to be written. — Greg Story, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2022

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First Known Use of inkstone

1732, in the meaning defined above

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“Inkstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inkstone. Accessed 10 Aug. 2022.

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