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sinkable

/ˈsɪŋ.kə.bəl/
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• adjective

1

Capable of being sunk or submerged beneath the surface of a liquid, especially with reference to a ship, boat, or floating object.

Example

"The tragic maiden voyage of the Titanic proved that even the largest and most heavily engineered ocean liner was ultimately sinkable."

2

In sports such as golf, basketball, or billiards, capable of being successfully made or put into the hole, basket, or pocket.

Example

"With the ball resting just four feet from the cup on a flat green, the golfer knew he had a very sinkable putt to win the tournament."

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• Rhymes for sinkable

• Nearby Words

sinister
sinisterly
sink
sinkable
sinkbox
sinker
sinkful

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sinkable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sinkable
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