Sinker

Definition of Sinker

Sink´er

n.

1.

One who, or that which, sinks.

Dividing sinker
in knitting machines, a sinker between two jack sinkers and acting alternately with them.

Jack sinker
See under Jack, n.

Sinker bar
a -	In knitting machines, a bar to which one set of the sinkers is attached
b -	In deep well boring, a heavy bar forming a connection between the lifting rope and the boring tools, above the jars.

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