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sinks

The correct spelling is sinks.

How to pronounce sinks

noun

IPA: /sɪŋks/

Say it like: Sin-ks

The correct spelling is sinks. A basin used for holding water for washing. For example: "Jones has a two-seamer with heavy sink."

Usage Examples

Jones has a two-seamer with heavy sink.

I have sunk thousands of pounds into this project.

to sink the national debt

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A basin used for holding water for washing.
  2. 2.A drain for carrying off wastewater.
  3. 3.A sinkhole.
  4. 4.A depression in land where water collects, with no visible outlet.
  5. 5.A heat sink.

verb

  1. 1.(heading, physical) To move or be moved into something.
  2. 2.(heading, social) To diminish or be diminished.
  3. 3.To conceal and appropriate.
  4. 4.To keep out of sight; to suppress; to ignore.
  5. 5.To pay absolutely.

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