nounπShareA basin used for holding water for washing."My grandmother filled the old sink with soapy water to wash the dishes. "utilityarchitectureitemthingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA drain for carrying off wastewater."The sink in the kitchen is clogged again; we need to call a plumber. "utilityarchitecturebuildingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA sinkhole."The farmer's field had a large sink, and the crops near it were damaged. "geologydisasterenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA depression in land where water collects, with no visible outlet."The park's new playground has a small sink where rainwater collects. "geographyenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA heat sink."The computer's processor needs a heat sink to prevent it from overheating. "technologydeviceelectronicsmachineenergyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA place that absorbs resources or energy."The company's new marketing campaign became a sink for the budget. "energyenvironmenteconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe motion of a sinker pitch."Jones has a two-seamer with heavy sink."sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn object or callback that captures events; event sink"The website's search function is the sink for all user queries. "computingtechnologyinternetelectronicssignaldevicetechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA destination vertex in a transportation network"The train station is the sink for all the city's commuter lines. "technicalsystemtrafficessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn abode of degraded persons; a wretched place."The abandoned factory became a sink of despair for the workers, who had lost their jobs and homes. "placesocietyconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA depression in a stereotype plate."The printing plate had a small sink, making it difficult to print the logo clearly. "technicalmediaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stage trap-door for shifting scenery."The actors used the sink to quickly change the scenery for the school play. "stageentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn excavation less than a shaft."The construction crew dug a small sink for the new drainage system. "geologyarchaeologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(game development) One or several systems that remove currency from the game's economy, thus controlling or preventing inflation"The game developers carefully designed the currency sink to prevent the in-game gold from becoming too plentiful. "gamebusinesseconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(heading, physical) To move or be moved into something."The boat sank into the water. "physicsactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(heading, social) To diminish or be diminished."Her popularity began to sink after she made a hurtful comment about a classmate. "attitudebusinesseconomysocietyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo conceal and appropriate."The dishonest employee sank company funds into a personal investment account. "businessfinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo keep out of sight; to suppress; to ignore."He tried to sink his concerns about the upcoming test, but they kept popping into his head. "attitudeactionmindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pay absolutely."I have sunk thousands of pounds into this project."financebusinesseconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reduce or extinguish by payment."to sink the national debt"financebusinesseconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be overwhelmed or depressed; to fail in strength."After failing the final exam, she sank into a deep sadness. "emotionmindsufferingconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo decrease in volume, as a river; to subside; to become diminished in volume or in apparent height."The river started to sink after the heavy rain stopped. "naturegeographyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading