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Sinker

Sinker Meaning & Definition
Sinker Definition And Meaning

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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