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| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : sing-ker |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɪŋ kər |
Definition of sinker
Origin :- 1838 in the fishing-line sense, agent noun from sink (v.).
- As in weight : noun something used to measure heaviness
- As in doughnut : noun sweet ring-shaped fried cake
- A pressure-gauge to register the depth of the sinker has been added by Sir William.
- Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
- Even I swallered that Development Company, hook, line, and sinker.
- Extract from : « The Rise of Roscoe Paine » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- I have arranged this sinker, which has a hole through it, so that the line will run freely.
- Extract from : « Tales of Fishes » by Zane Grey
- An' I'll bet a sinker it'll beat that Bally Klavvy bizness if we do it well.
- Extract from : « Tramping with Tramps » by Josiah Flynt
- No sinker or float is required, as the bait must be kept near the surface.
- Extract from : « Bass, Pike, Perch, and Others » by James Alexander Henshall
- The weight of the sinker must be adapted to the strength of the tide.
- Extract from : « Bass, Pike, Perch, and Others » by James Alexander Henshall
- A peculiar hook, soldered to a sinker, which is brightened with mercury, is used.
- Extract from : « Turkey » by Julius R. Van Millingen
- Miette had mechanically placed the sinker above the glass of water.
- Extract from : « In Search of a Son » by William Shepard Walsh
- Then he put a sinker on the end of the line and was ready for the bait.
- Extract from : « The Surprising Adventures of the Magical Monarch of Mo and His People » by L. Frank Baum
- Fancy a man fishing with a float and sinker when he has a fly rod in his hand!
- Extract from : « The King in Yellow » by Robert W. Chambers
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