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pen
pen
/ˈpɛn/
noun
(
)
A writing implement with a point from which ink flows
(
pen
)
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
Can I borrow your pen, please? I seem to have lost mine
Can I borrow your pen, please? I seem to have lost mine
(
)
An enclosure for confining livestock
(
pen
)
an enclosure for confining livestock
The pigs were kept in a pen made of sturdy metal bars
The pigs were kept in a pen made of sturdy metal bars
Female swan
(
pen
)
female swan
The pen gracefully swam across the pond with her cygnets following her.
The pen gracefully swam across the pond with her cygnets following her.
[Informal, N. American]
A correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes
(
pen
[Informal, N. American]
,
penitentiary
)
a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes
A portable enclosure in which babies may be left to play
(
pen
,
playpen
)
a portable enclosure in which babies may be left to play
The baby is safe in the playpen while I do some work
The baby is safe in the playpen while I do some work
verb
(
)
Produce a literary work
(
indite
[Archaic]
,
pen
,
compose
,
write
)
produce a literary work
She composed a poem
She composed a poem
He wrote four novels
He wrote four novels
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