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Syllabification: (pen)

Pronunciation: /pen/

Definition of pen

1an instrument for writing or drawing with ink, typically consisting of a metal nib or ball, or a nylon tip, fitted into a metal or plastic holder.
(the pen) the occupation or practice of writing:she was forced to support herself not only by the pen, but as a secret agent
an electronic penlike device used in conjunction with a writing surface to enter commands or data into a computer.

[with object]

Phrases

the pen is mightier than the sword: proverb writing is more effective than military power or violence.
put (or set) pen to paper: write or begin to write something.

Middle English (originally denoting a feather with a sharpened quill): from Old French penne, from Latin penna 'feather' (in late Latin 'pen')

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