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sinker (n.)

1838 in the fishing-line sense, agent noun from sink (v.).

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Definitions of sinker from WordNet

sinker (n.)
a small ring-shaped friedcake;
Synonyms: doughnut / donut
sinker (n.)
a weight that sinks (as to hold nets or fishing lines under water);
sinker (n.)
a pitch that curves downward rapidly as it approaches the plate;
From wordnet.princeton.edu