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sinkers

/ˈsɪŋkərz/

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noun

One who sinks something.

Examples :

"The sinkers in the river salvaged the old car that fell from the bridge. "

person nautical

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noun

A weight used in fishing to cause the line or net to sink.

Examples :

"Hook the sinker onto this loop."

nautical fish sport item

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noun

Any of several high speed pitches that have a downward motion near the plate; a two-seam fastball, a split-finger fastball, or a forkball.

Examples :

"His sinkers drew one ground ball after another."

sport technical

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noun

Sinker nail, used for framing in current construction.

Examples :

"The carpenter used sinkers to quickly fasten the wooden frame together. "

building material technical architecture

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noun

A doughnut; a biscuit.

Examples :

"My grandpa always gets a box of sinkers from the bakery on Saturday mornings, and we eat them with coffee. "

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noun

In knitting machines, one of the thin plates, blades, or other devices, that depress the loops upon or between the needles.

Examples :

"The knitting machine used sinkers to precisely push the yarn loops down between the needles, creating the fabric. "

machine device technical industry