sink

Meanings

• noun

  A large container for holding and draining water, usually installed in a kitchen or bathroom.

  - "I forgot to turn off the faucet and the sink was overflowing."
  - "Wash your hands thoroughly in the sink before eating."
  - "The kitchen sink was clogged, so I had to call a plumber."

• verb

  To cause (a ship) to sink.

  - "The enemy ships sank after the bombing raid."
  - "The old ship was scheduled to be sunk as a target for naval exercises."

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Pronunciation

1. /sɪŋk/
   
   
   
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2. /sɪŋk/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

source , faucet

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Synonyms

basin , washbasin , descend , go down , dip , dunk , submerge

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sink
ink , drink , think

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Variants

List of all variants of sink that leads to same result
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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English sinc, from sinkan, 'to sink'.

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Trivia

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1. The average kitchen sink can hold about 20 gallons of water.

2. The first sinks were made of marble or copper.

3. In ancient Rome, public sinks were used for both washing and drinking water.

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Related Concepts

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1. plumbing: The system of pipes and fixtures used for conveying water and sewage.

2. faucet: A valve for controlling the flow of water from a pipe or tap.

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Culture

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In literature, sink is often used metaphorically to describe a situation or feeling that is depressing or dismal. In art, sinks are commonly depicted in still life paintings and in photographs. In music, there is a genre called 'sink music' that is meant to evoke feelings of sadness and introspection.

How to Memorize "sink"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a sink in a kitchen with running water and a dish soap dispenser nearby.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sink' with the feeling of relief when washing your hands or doing the dishes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the sentence: 'Sinks are used for washing, not for sinking ships.'

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