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Sinker - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A sinker is a weight used in fishing to lower the bait or lure into deeper water. It helps keep the fishing line steady and submerged.

sinker

/ˈsɪŋkər/ /ˈsɪŋkə/

Definition:

A weight used to sink a fishing line or net, or a type of doughnut.

Synonyms:

weight, plummet, anchor, doughnut

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

floater, buoy

Common Collocations:

fishing sinker, lead sinker, heavy sinker, doughnut sinker

Derivatives:

sinking, sunk

Usage Tips:

Use "sinker" for fishing gear or a sweet treat; context clarifies meaning.

Common Phrases:

hook, line, and sinker, sinker pitch, drop like a sinker

Etymology:

Derived from "sink," from Old English "sincan," meaning to descend or submerge.

Examples:

  • 1. The fisherman attached a lead sinker to his line.
  • 2. She bought a chocolate-covered sinker from the bakery.
  • 3. He swallowed the story hook, line, and sinker.
  • 4. The baseball pitcher threw a perfect sinker ball.

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