sinker

Meanings

• noun

  An object used to weigh down a fishing line or hook in the water.

  - "The angler cast his sinker into the lake."
  - "The sinker kept the bait at the desired depth."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɪŋkə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sinker
dinker , inker , linker

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Variants

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sinker , sinker ball , sinkers , hook , line and sinker

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Etymology

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Originally from Old English 'sincan' meaning 'to sink'.

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Trivia

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1. A sinker can be made of various materials such as lead, stone, or even cork.

2. In some fishing techniques, multiple sinkers are used to maintain the bait at different depths.

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Related Concepts

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1. fishing tackle: A sinker is a type of fishing tackle used to weigh down the line or bait.

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Culture

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In fishing culture, the sinker is an essential tool used to increase the chances of catching fish.

How to Memorize "sinker"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a fishing rod with a sinker attached to the end.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sinker' with the act of sinking or weight.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'sinker' as something that makes things sink.

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