Definition of Sinks

1. Noun. (plural of sink) ¹

2. Verb. Third person singular simple present of ''to sink.'' ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Sinks

1. sink [v] - See also: sink

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sinks

sinkerballing
sinkers
sinkhole
sinkholes
sinkier
sinkiest
sinking
sinking feeling
sinking fund
sinking ship
sinking spell
sinkings
sinkless
sinklike
sinks (current term)
sinkt
sinkward
sinkwater
sinky
sinless
sinlessly
sinlessness
sinlessnesses
sinned
sinner
sinnered
sinneress
sinneresses
sinnering

Literary usage of Sinks

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare (1912)
"3He sinks on to bank at R L. ^Chuckles and jumps to R C. ... puts spell on him and he sinks on bank R. Puck chuckles, then sees Helena approaching from L. ..."

2. The New York Times Current History (1917)
"23—Russian cruiser Bayan sinks German cruiser and two torpedo boats ... 25—Kronprinz Wilhelm sinks British steamer Indian Prince; British charge that ..."

3. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and General by Thomas Spencer Baynes (1888)
"Since, then, no general tule can be laid down for the height of the snow-line, it cnu only be ascertained by observation. Speaking generally it sinks little ..."

4. Industrial Arts Index by H.W. Wilson Company (1914)
"Dom Eng 65:163-4 N 8 '13 Ясс also Bath tubs; Bathrooms; sinks Plumbing Inspection Proposed plumbing inspection ordinance for Chattanooga, Tenn. ..."

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