sinking in a sentence
n., v.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
Definition
SINKING: the act of descending or submerging in a liquid, often due to taking on water or experiencing a loss of stability.
Crossword clues for sinking
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "sinking".
- Going down in water
- Submerging beneath the surface
- Descending into the depths
- Becoming unstable in liquid
- Taking on water and lowering
Sinking sentence examples
- The old ship began sinking as water poured in through the gaping holes.
- Her heart sank at the thought of losing her childhood home to the rising tide.
- He watched helplessly as the sandcastle he built was slowly sinking into the wet sand.
- The sinking sun painted the sky in hues of orange and pink, signaling the end of the day.
- Despite their best efforts, the team's hopes of victory were sinking with each passing minute.