sinker (Meaning)
sinker (n)
a small ring-shaped friedcake
a weight that sinks (as to hold nets or fishing lines under water)
a pitch that curves downward rapidly as it approaches the plate
sinker (n.)
One who, or that which, sinks.
A weight on something, as on a fish line, to sink it.
In knitting machines, one of the thin plates, blades, or other devices, that depress the loops upon or between the needles.
Synonyms & Antonyms of sinker
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sinker Sentence Examples
- The fisherman cast out his fishing line with a heavy sinker to reach the bottom of the lake.
- The plumber installed a new sinker in the kitchen faucet to prevent leaks.
- The ship was rapidly sinking due to a large hole in its hull caused by a collision with an iceberg.
- The boxer delivered a powerful punch that sent his opponent to the mat like a sinker.
- The car's suspension was so worn out that it felt like riding in a sinking ship.
- The politician's popularity was sinking like a stone after a series of scandals.
- The boat's anchor was attached to a large sinker to prevent it from moving in strong winds.
- The company's profits had been sinking for months, prompting the CEO to take drastic measures.
- The baseball pitcher threw a sinker that dropped suddenly, striking the batter out.
- The researchers used sinkers to weigh down their diving equipment during their underwater exploration.
FAQs About the word sinker
a small ring-shaped friedcake, a weight that sinks (as to hold nets or fishing lines under water), a pitch that curves downward rapidly as it approaches the pla
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The fisherman cast out his fishing line with a heavy sinker to reach the bottom of the lake.
The plumber installed a new sinker in the kitchen faucet to prevent leaks.
The ship was rapidly sinking due to a large hole in its hull caused by a collision with an iceberg.
The boxer delivered a powerful punch that sent his opponent to the mat like a sinker.
