American English pronunciation
How to pronounce sinks
IPA transcription: ['sɪŋks]
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Noun
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plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe
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(technology) a process that acts to absorb or remove energy or a substance from a system
“the ocean is a sink for carbon dioxide”
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a depression in the ground communicating with a subterranean passage (especially in limestone) and formed by solution or by collapse of a cavern roof
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a covered cistern; waste water and sewage flow into it
Verb
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fall or descend to a lower place or level
“He sank to his knees”
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go under,
“The raft sank and its occupants drowned”
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pass into a specified state or condition
“He sank into nirvana”
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cause to sink
“The Japanese sank American ships in Pearl Harbor”
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descend into or as if into some soft substance or place
“He sank into bed”
“She subsided into the chair”
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fall heavily or suddenly; decline markedly
“The real estate market fell off”
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appear to move downward
“The sun dipped below the horizon”
“The setting sun sank below the tree line”
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fall or sink heavily
“He slumped onto the couch”
“My spirits sank”
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embed deeply
“She sank her fingers into the soft sand”
“He buried his head in her lap”
Usage examples
- Among the gorge's more notable landmarks is an area known as The Sinks.
- After being rescued, he sinks into alcoholism and drug abuse out of severe depression.
- She sinks to the ground.
- The boss will attack your sinks.
- She sinks to the ground.
- Just shy of the finish line, their raft finally gives out and sinks.
- Also, because acid is denser than water, it sinks to the bottom.
- Enamel over cast iron is a popular material for kitchen and bathroom sinks.
- It covers the northern part of the river Bregalnica sinks.
- She sinks to the ground.