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sinker

sin·ker

UK/ˈsɪŋkə(ɹ)/ US/ˈsɪŋkɜr/ uncommon slang

noun

1.
2.

a weight that sinks (as to hold nets or fishing lines under water)

3.

a pitch that curves downward rapidly as it approaches the plate

Origin

From sink + -er.

Phrases

  • well sinker

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