sinking

• IPA^(key): /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
• Rhymes: -ɪŋkɪŋ

sinking

1. present participle of sink

• like rats from a sinking ship

sinking (plural sinkings)

1. The process by which something sinks.

   I witnessed the sinking of my ship from the shore.

   • 1857, Pamphlets on Biology: Kofoid collection

     We must endeavour to realize a succession of gradual sinkings or depressions into deep water, alternating with gradual emergings into shallows, and eventually a gradual continued lifting of the whole district […]

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