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Definition of sinkbox
sinkbox
/ˈsɪŋkˌbɑːks/
sink · box
Plural:sinkboxes
sinkbox Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
North American A floating, box-like hunting blind designed to sit flush with or slightly below the surface of the water, historically used to completely conceal a hunter from approaching waterfowl.
Example
"To prevent the overharvesting of migrating ducks, federal wildlife regulations outlawed the use of the sinkbox in the early twentieth century."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Late 19th century American English; formed as a compound of 'sink' and 'box', referring to a duck-hunting blind designed to sink partially below the waterline for concealment.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sinkbox. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sinkbox