Sinker
Pronunciation: /ˈsɪŋkər/
Sinker (noun)
- An object that is heavy enough to go down in water or another liquid.
- A weight used in fishing to help bait go deeper into the water.
Examples
- A sinker is used to help objects stay underwater.
- A sinker is essential for keeping bait at the right depth.
Common collocations: heavy sinker, metal sinker, lead sinker, small sinker