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Definition of sinkbox

sinkbox

/ˈsɪŋkˌbɑːks/
sink · box

Plural:sinkboxes
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sinkbox Lexical Profile

• 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."

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
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