낚싯줄이나 그물을 물속으로 가라앉히기 위해 매다는 무거운 물건.
A weight, typically made of lead, attached to a fishing line or net to keep it submerged.
예문:
"The fisherman attached a heavier sinker to reach the bottom of the deep lake."
"Make sure the sinker is heavy enough to withstand the strong ocean current."
타자 앞에서 급격하게 아래로 떨어지는 야구의 투구 방식.
A pitch thrown with downward movement that drops sharply as it approaches the batter.
예문:
"The pitcher's sinker induced a lot of ground balls throughout the game."
"He mastered the sinker to complement his high-velocity fastball."
도넛을 일컫는 미국식 속어.
An informal American term for a doughnut, often implying it is heavy or dense.
예문:
"He grabbed a coffee and a sinker from the local bakery on his way to work."
"These homemade sinkers are much heavier than the ones from the chain store."
우물이나 광산의 수갱을 파는 사람 또는 장치.
A person or machine employed in sinking a well or a mine shaft.
예문:
"The experienced sinker was hired to lead the excavation of the new ventilation shaft."
"Modern hydraulic sinkers have replaced much of the manual labor in well drilling."
속도가 빠르지 않으면 물에 가라앉는 부력이 낮은 윈드서핑 보드.
A windsurfing board with very low buoyancy that sinks unless it is moving at high speed.
예문:
"Only expert windsurfers should attempt to ride a sinker in high-wind conditions."
"He struggled to stay afloat on the sinker until a strong gust of wind caught his sail."