2. Verb. Third person singular simple present of ''to sink.'' ¹
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Definition of Sinks
1. sink [v] - See also: sink
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sinks
Literary usage of Sinks
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare (1912)
"3He sinks on to bank at R L. ^Chuckles and jumps to R C. ... puts spell on him
and he sinks on bank R. Puck chuckles, then sees Helena approaching from L. ..."
2. The New York Times Current History (1917)
"23—Russian cruiser Bayan sinks German cruiser and two torpedo boats ... 25—Kronprinz
Wilhelm sinks British steamer Indian Prince; British charge that ..."
3. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and General by Thomas Spencer Baynes (1888)
"Since, then, no general tule can be laid down for the height of the snow-line,
it cnu only be ascertained by observation. Speaking generally it sinks little ..."
4. Industrial Arts Index by H.W. Wilson Company (1914)
"Dom Eng 65:163-4 N 8 '13 Ясс also Bath tubs; Bathrooms; sinks Plumbing Inspection
Proposed plumbing inspection ordinance for Chattanooga, Tenn. ..."