Definition of Sinker

1. Noun. A small ring-shaped friedcake.

Exact synonyms: Donut, Doughnut
Generic synonyms: Friedcake
Specialized synonyms: Raised Doughnut

2. Noun. A weight that sinks (as to hold nets or fishing lines under water).
Generic synonyms: Weight
Derivative terms: Sink

3. Noun. A pitch that curves downward rapidly as it approaches the plate.
Generic synonyms: Delivery, Pitch

Definition of Sinker

1. n. One who, or that which, sinks.

Definition of Sinker

1. one that sinks [n -S] - See also: sinks

Medical Definition of Sinker

1. One who, or that which, sinks. Specifically: 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. Dividing sinker, in knitting machines, a sinker between two jack sinkers and acting alternately with them. Jack sinker. See Jack, Sinker bar. In knitting machines, a bar to which one set of the sinkers is attached. In deep well boring, a heavy bar forming a connection between the lifting rope and the boring tools, above the jars. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sinker

sinistrorotation
sinistrorsal
sinistrorse
sinistrorse
sinistrotorsion
sinistrous
sinistrous
Sinitic
Sinitic language
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sink
sinkable
sinkage
sinkages
sinker (current term)
sinker (current term)
sinkers
sinkhole
sinkholes
Sinkiang
sinkier
sinkiest
sinking
sinkings
sinking feeling
sinking fund
sinking spell
sinks
sinky
sink in

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