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pen

/ˈpɛn/

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noun

plural pens

a writing instrument that uses ink [count]

She signed her name with a pen. [noncount]

She signed her name in pen. - compare pencil - compare 3pen, 5pen

put/set pen to paper

to write or begin to write something

She thought about writing a novel for several years before she finally put pen to paper.

verb

pens; penned; penning

[+ obj] :to write (something)

pen a letter

She penned a novel.

a poem penned by Shakespeare - compare 4pen

noun

plural pens

[count] :a small enclosed area for farm animals

a sheep pen - compare 1pen 5pen

verb

pens; penned; penning

[+ obj] :to put or keep (a person or animal) in an enclosed area - usually used as (be) penned

They were penned behind a wooden fence.

cattle penned in the barn - compare 2pen

pen in/up

[phrasal verb]

pen (someone or something) in/up :to put or keep (a person or animal) in an enclosed area :to prevent (someone or something) from moving beyond a particular area - usually used as (be) penned in/up

Several dogs were penned up [=penned] behind the house.

The men were penned up [=trapped] on the ship for months. - often used figuratively

She felt penned in by their relationship.

noun

compare 1pen 3pen

the pen

US informal :prison

He was sent to the pen [=the penitentiary] for armed robbery.

* Các từ tương tự:
pen friend, pen name, pen pal, pen pusher, penal, penal code, penalize, penalty, penalty box