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sinker
The term is primarily used in specialized contexts, shifting from a literal physical object to a strategic tool. In fishing, it is a purely functional piece of equipment. In baseball, it describes a specific mechanical action of the ball, carrying a connotation of deception and tactical advantage over the batter.
When used figuratively to describe a question or argument, the word carries a heavy, decisive weight. It suggests a sudden, irreversible drop in the opponent's position, mirroring the physical action of a weight pulling something down. This usage is more common in informal or journalistic registers than in formal academic writing.
Meanings
Examples
Make sure to attach a heavy sinker so the bait reaches the bottom of the lake.
I forgot to pack my lead sinkers for the trip to the coast.
The detective realized the suspect had swallowed the lie hook, line, and sinker.
Just add a small sinker here to keep the line steady in the current.
She believed his fake story about being a prince hook, line, and sinker.
The angler carefully selected a tungsten sinker for better sensitivity.
I can not believe I actually fell for that scam hook, line, and sinker.