Sinking

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪŋkɪŋ

Verb

1. Present participle of sink

Derived terms

• like rats from a sinking ship

Full definition of sinking

Noun

1. The act or process of sinking.I witnessed the sinking of my ship from the shore.
• 1857, Pamphlets on Biology: Kofoid collectionWe 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...