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sinker 1. a weight attached to a fishing line, net, etc., to cause it to sink in water 2. a person who sinks shafts, etc. sinker [′siŋ·kər] (mining engineering) A person who sinks mine shafts and puts in framing. A special movable pump used in shaft sinking. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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One packed rush was made to the side, and every eye counted every ripple, as moment followed moment, and no sign of either the sinker or the diver could be seen. I speak of the longboat, of our thirst and hunger, and of the third officer, the fair lad with cheeks virgin of the razor, and that he it was who used it as a sinker when we strove to catch fish. She began to haul in, hand under hand, rapidly and deftly, the boy encouraging her, until hooks, sinker, and a big gasping rockcod tumbled into the bottom of the boat. |
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