Definition of sink

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Sink (v. t.) To make (a depression) by digging, delving, or cutting, etc.; as, to sink a pit or a well; to sink a die..

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Imbrute :: Imbrute (v. i.) To sink to the state of a brute.
Ballast :: Ballast (a.) Any heavy substance, as stone, iron, etc., put into the hold to sink a vessel in the water to such a depth as to prevent capsizing..
Sagging :: Sagging (n.) A bending or sinking between the ends of a thing, in consequence of its own, or an imposed, weight; an arching downward in the middle, as of a ship after straining. Cf. Hogging..
Fall :: Fall (v. t.) To descend in character or reputation; to become degraded; to sink into vice, error, or sin; to depart from the faith; to apostatize; to sin..
Wane :: Wane (v. i.) To decline; to fail; to sink.
Depreciate :: Depreciate (v. i.) To fall in value; to become of less worth; to sink in estimation; as, a paper currency will depreciate, unless it is convertible into specie..
Trepan :: Trepan (n.) A kind of broad chisel for sinking shafts.
Sink :: Sink (n.) A drain to carry off filthy water; a jakes.
Deepen :: Deepen (v. t.) To make deep or deeper; to increase the depth of; to sink lower; as, to deepen a well or a channel..
Sink :: Sink (v. i.) To fall by, or as by, the force of gravity; to descend lower and lower; to decline gradually; to subside; as, a stone sinks in water; waves rise and sink; the sun sinks in the west..
Swamp :: Swamp (v. t.) To plunge or sink into a swamp.
Sink :: Sink (v. t.) To make (a depression) by digging, delving, or cutting, etc.; as, to sink a pit or a well; to sink a die..
Suspension :: Suspensible (a.) Capable of being suspended; capable of being held from sinking.
Countersunk :: Countersunk (p. p. & a.) Beveled on the lower side, so as to fit a chamfered countersink; as, a countersunk nailhead..
Bog :: Bog (v. t.) To sink, as into a bog; to submerge in a bog; to cause to sink and stick, as in mud and mire..
Lower :: Lower (v. i.) To fall; to sink; to grow less; to diminish; to decrease; as, the river lowered as rapidly as it rose..
Wade :: Wade (v. i.) To walk in a substance that yields to the feet; to move, sinking at each step, as in water, mud, sand, etc..
Slur :: Slur (n.) In knitting machines, a contrivance for depressing the sinkers successively by passing over them..
Countersinking :: Countersinking (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Countersin.
Sinking :: Sinking () a. & n. from Sink.
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