inker

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inker

/ˈɪŋ.kə(ɹ)/ UK
/ˈɪŋ.kɚ/ US

Sounds like Inca (non-rhotic) · Rhymes with -ɪŋkə(ɹ)

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From ink + -er.

noun inkers

A person or device that applies ink.
In comic book production, a person who outlines and otherwise embellishes the artwork of a penciler in preparation for publishing.
Similar: finisher, embellisher
A tattoo artist.

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@misc{inker_2026,
  title = {inker},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/inker},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}