pen

/pɛn/
noun
  1. A writing instrument that uses ink.
    • The teacher asked everyone to take out a pen and paper.
    • She signed the contract with a blue pen.
    • I need to buy a new pen for my exam tomorrow.
  2. A small enclosed area for keeping animals, especially farm animals.
    • We built a new pen for the chickens to keep them safe.
    • The farmer put the sheep in the pen for the night.
    • The children watched the pigs playing in their pen.
verb
  1. To write something, especially with a pen.
    • She penned a beautiful poem for her mother's birthday.
    • The author penned several novels during his lifetime.
    • He penned a quick note before leaving the house.
  2. To confine or enclose an animal in a pen.
    • They penned the goats in a small area near the barn.
    • We need to pen the horses before the vet comes.
    • The rancher penned the cattle before the storm arrived.
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