Definition of sink

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Sink (v. t.) Figuratively: To cause to decline; to depress; to degrade; hence, to ruin irretrievably; to destroy, as by drowping; as, to sink one's reputation..

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Paternoster :: Paternoster (n.) A line with a row of hooks and bead/shaped sinkers.
Fall :: Fall (v. t.) To sink; to depress; as, to fall the voice..
Countersink :: Countersink (v. t.) To cause to sink even with or below the surface; as, to countersink a screw or bolt into woodwork..
Quant :: Quant (n.) A punting pole with a broad flange near the end to prevent it from sinking into the mud; a setting pole.
Sink :: Sink (v. t.) To conseal and appropriate.
Sink :: Sink (n.) A drain to carry off filthy water; a jakes.
Prostrate :: Prostrate (v. t.) To cause to sink totally; to deprive of strength; to reduce; as, a person prostrated by fever..
Sag :: Sag (n.) State of sinking or bending; sagging.
Faint :: Faint (n.) To sink into dejection; to lose courage or spirit; to become depressed or despondent.
Buoy :: Buoy (v. t.) To keep from sinking in a fluid, as in water or air; to keep afloat; -- with up..
Float :: Float (v. i.) Anything used to buoy up whatever is liable to sink; an inflated bag or pillow used by persons learning to swim; a life preserver.
Suspension :: Suspensible (a.) Capable of being suspended; capable of being held from sinking.
Depress :: Depress (v. t.) To press down; to cause to sink; to let fall; to lower; as, to depress the muzzle of a gun; to depress the eyes..
Sink :: Sink (v. i.) Hence, to enter so as to make an abiding impression; to enter completely..
Commode :: Commode (n.) A movable sink or stand for a wash bowl, with closet..
Reside :: Reside (v. i.) To sink; to settle, as sediment..
Vail :: Vail (v. t.) To let fail; to allow or cause to sink.
Bead Proof :: Bead proof () Among distillers, a certain degree of strength in alcoholic liquor, as formerly ascertained by the floating or sinking of glass globules of different specific gravities thrown into it; now ascertained by more accurate meters..
Swampy :: Swamp (v. i.) To become filled with water, as a boat; to founder; to capsize or sink; figuratively, to be ruined; to be wrecked..
Amortization :: Amortization (n.) The extinction of a debt, usually by means of a sinking fund; also, the money thus paid..
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