inking
nounUK /ˈɪŋ.kɪŋ/
US /ˈɪŋ.kɪŋ/
Inking is the act of putting ink on something, like drawing or printing.
The artist spent the afternoon inking the comic book pages.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The process of filling a pen or printer with ink.
Inking the printer took only a few minutes.
3. A tattoo or the act of getting one.
He showed off his new inking at the beach.
4. Signing an official agreement or contract.
The inking of the deal happened on Friday.