tattoo tattoo /ˌtæˈtuː/

noun

1. The practice of making a design on the skin by pricking and staining  ( tattoo )
   the practice of making a design on the skin by pricking and staining
    He got a tattoo on his arm that symbolized his journey through life.
   He got a tattoo on his arm that symbolized his journey through life.
   
   
2. A design on the skin made by tattooing  ( tattoo )
   a design on the skin made by tattooing
    He got a tattoo of a compass on his forearm to symbolize his love for travel.
   He got a tattoo of a compass on his forearm to symbolize his love for travel.
   
   
3. (military) a drumbeat or bugle call that signals the military to return to their quarters  ( tattoo )
   (military) a drumbeat or bugle call that signals the military to return to their quarters
   

verb

1. Stain (skin) with indelible color  ( tattoo )
   stain (skin) with indelible color