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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
2
: doughnut
3
: a fastball that sinks as it reaches the plate —called also sinker ball
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First Known Use of SINKER
1632
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