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Definition of sinker

sinker

/ˈsɪŋ.kər/
sink · er
Plural:sinkers
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• noun

1

A small weight attached to a fishing line or net to cause the hook, bait, or net to sink below the water's surface.

Example

"The angler fastened a small lead sinker just above the hook so the bait would rest near the bottom of the lake."

2

North American In baseball, a fastball pitch thrown with top spin that drops sharply downward as it approaches the batter.

Example

"The relief pitcher induced a double-play groundout by throwing a heavy sinker at the bottom of the strike zone."

3

North American An informal term for a doughnut, biscuit, or heavy dumpling, especially one served to be dipped in coffee.

Example

"He ordered a mug of black coffee and two plain sinkers at the roadside diner."

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• Rhymes for sinker

• Nearby Words

sink
sinkable
sinkbox
sinker
sinkful
sinkhole
sinkhole snake

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