noun
sinker
SIHNG-kuh
Sinker (noun) means a weight attached to a fishing line to make it sink. Example: “He clipped a small sinker above the hook.”
noun
1
A weight attached to a fishing line to make it sink.
"He clipped a small sinker above the hook."
2
(baseball) A fast pitch that drops sharply as it nears the batter.
"The pitcher's sinker induced a easy ground ball."
3
(informal, US) A doughnut.
"He grabbed a coffee and a sinker on his way to work."
How to use sinker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that sinks or drops — a fishing weight, a dropping pitch, or, informally, a doughnut.
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Word forms
- Plural
- sinkers
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Etymology
From sink plus the agent suffix -er.
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What does “sinker” mean?
The word “sinker” means a weight attached to a fishing line to make it sink. In plain terms, something that sinks or drops — a fishing weight, a dropping pitch, or, informally, a doughnut.
How do you pronounce “sinker”?
“Sinker” is pronounced SIHNG-kuh (/ˈsɪŋkə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “sinker” in a sentence?
Here is “sinker” used in a sentence: “He clipped a small sinker above the hook.”
What part of speech is “sinker”?
“Sinker” is a noun.
How many meanings does “sinker” have?
“Sinker” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a weight attached to a fishing line to make it sink.
