sinking


Definition: Meaning of, sinking in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈsɪŋkɪŋ /

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sinking sinkings
  1. especially through water a descent as through liquid
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  2. as for lack of strength a slow fall or decline
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  3. a feeling caused by uneasiness or apprehension
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sinking used in phrases

  • sinking feeling (noun)
    1. a feeling caused by uneasiness or apprehension
  • sinking fund (noun)
    1. money saved regularly by a business to pay for something in the future
  • sinking spell (noun)
    1. a temporary decline in health or value
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