sinker

noun sink·er \ˈsiŋ-kər\

: a weight used for holding a fishing line or net underwater

baseball : a fast pitch that drops lower as it reaches home plate

Full Definition of SINKER

: one that sinks; specifically : a weight for sinking a fishing line, seine, or sounding line

: a fastball that sinks as it reaches the plate —called also sinker ball

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