About The Word Sinker
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Sinker
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What's The Definition Of Sinker?
[n] a pitch that curves downward rapidly as it approaches the plate
[n] a weight that sinks (as to hold nets or fishing lines under water) [n] a small ring-shaped friedcake Synonyms | Synonyms for Sinker: donut | doughnut Related Terms | Find terms related to Sinker: See Also | delivery | friedcake | pitch | raised doughnut | weight Sinker In Webster's Dictionary \Sink"er\, n.
One who, or that which, sinks. Specifically:
(a) A weight on something, as on a fish line, to sink it.
(b) In knitting machines, one of the thin plates, blades, or
other devices, that depress the loops upon or between the
needles.
{Dividing sinker}, in knitting machines, a sinker between two
jack sinkers and acting alternately with them.
{Jack sinker}. See under {Jack}, n.
{Sinker bar}.
(a) In knitting machines, a bar to which one set of the
sinkers is attached.
(b) In deep well boring, a heavy bar forming a connection
between the lifting rope and the boring tools, above the
jars.
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