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sink

Definition

A sink is a bowl-shaped object that is used to wash dishes, hands, and other objects. It is usually made of porcelain or stainless steel, and it has a drain in the bottom that allows water to flow out.

Sinks can be found in kitchens, bathrooms, and other places where people need to wash their hands or dishes. They are also used in laboratories and other places where people need to wash scientific equipment.

How can the word be used?

He used the sink to wash his hands.

sink

Different forms of the word

Noun:

  • a basin or receptacle for washing, especially one with a drain.
  • a depression or hole in the ground.
  • a place where things are lost or forgotten.

Verb:

  • to go down or lower gradually.
  • to become weak or exhausted.
  • to fail or decline.

Etymology

The word "sink" comes from the Old English word "sincan", which also means "sink".

The first recorded use of the word "sink" in English was in the 8th century.

The word "sink" is an Old English word, and it is related to the Dutch word "zinken" and the German word "sinken".

Question

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