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sinker

Syllabification: (sink·er)
Pronunciation: /ˈsiNGkər/
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Definition of sinker

noun

  • 1a weight used to sink a fishing line or sounding line.
  • 2 (also sinker ball) Baseball a pitch that drops markedly as it nears home plate.
  • 3a type of windsurfing board of insufficient buoyancy to support a person unless moving fast.
  • 4US a doughnut.

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