sink in Irish
sink in Irish is doirteal — sink means to go down below the surface of water or another liquid, or to cause something to do so.
sink in Irish
doirteal
A basin used for holding water for washing.
What does "sink" mean?
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verb To go down below the surface of water or another liquid, or to cause something to do so.
"The old ship sank slowly beneath the waves."
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verb To decline gradually in strength, mood, or condition.
"Her spirits sank as the bad news arrived."
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noun A fixed basin with a water supply and drain, used for washing.
"He left the dirty dishes in the kitchen sink."
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noun A place or system that absorbs a resource, such as heat or carbon.
"Forests act as a major carbon sink."
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sink in a sentence
- The old ship sank slowly beneath the waves.
- Rocks in his pockets caused him to sink quickly.
- Her spirits sank as the bad news arrived.
- He left the dirty dishes in the kitchen sink.
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What is "sink" in Irish?
"sink" in Irish is doirteal. sink means: To go down below the surface of water or another liquid, or to cause something to do so.
How do you use "sink" in a sentence?
Example: "The old ship sank slowly beneath the waves." In Irish, "sink" is doirteal.
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