sinker
/ˈsɪŋkər/
noun
- A weight attached to a fishing line to make it sink.
- The tackle box was full of hooks, floats, and sinkers of different sizes.
- A lead sinker is often used in freshwater fishing.
- He tied a heavy sinker to the line so the bait would reach the bottom.
- In baseball, a pitch that drops sharply as it approaches the batter.
- Learning to throw a good sinker takes practice and wrist control.
- The pitcher threw a sinker that fooled the batter into swinging early.
- His sinker was so effective that hitters often grounded out.
- A doughnut or pastry that is dense and heavy, often glazed.
- The old-fashioned sinker is a favorite among those who like hearty pastries.
- He dunked his sinker in coffee to soften it.
- She bought a glazed sinker from the bakery for a quick breakfast.
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