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Sinker Meaning in English

word

ˈsɪŋkɝ
SING-ker
sˈɪŋkɐ
SING-kuh

परिभाषा

A 'sinker' is a small weight used to make fishing lines sink in water or, in baseball, a type of pitch that drops as it reaches the batter.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

In fishing, always refers to the weight on the line ('lead sinker' is common). In baseball, used only in American English for a specific fastball. Not used for a person who sinks. Plural: 'sinkers.'

उदाहरण वाक्य

The fisherman attached a sinker to his line.

basic

He threw a baseball sinker during the game.

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Without a sinker, the bait floats on the surface.

basic

He prefers using a heavier sinker when fishing in deep water.

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His sinker fooled the batter and got a strikeout.

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If your sinker is too light, it won't keep your bait at the bottom.

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