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Sinker (Noun)

A weight that sinks (as to hold nets or fishing lines under water).

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The fisherman attached a heavy sinker to the end of his line to ensure his bait reached the bottom of the lake.
A sinker was needed to weigh down the net to keep it from drifting away with the current.
The diver used a sinker to descend quickly to the ocean floor and start her exploration.
To catch the big fish, the angler added a lead sinker to his lure to get it down to the desired depth.
A large sinker was attached to the longline to keep it on the seafloor and avoid bycatch.

A pitch that curves downward rapidly as it approaches the plate.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The pitcher wound up and threw a sinker that dropped off the table, catching the batter off guard.
The umpire called strike three as the sinker dove down and in, painting the corner of the zone.
The batter swung hard but missed the sinker, which had fallen off the table and into the dirt.
The pitcher's sinker was his go-to pitch, and he used it to great effect in the late innings.
The catcher framed the sinker perfectly, and the umpire rang up the strike as the crowd erupted in cheers.

A small ring-shaped friedcake.

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

The sweet, fluffy sinker was drizzled with honey and sprinkled with powdered sugar.
She bit into the crispy exterior of the sinker, revealing a soft and airy interior.
The bakery was famous for its delicious sinkers, which were often topped with cinnamon or chocolate chips.
After frying the dough, she let the sinkers cool on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
The sinker was still warm when she took a bite, the sweetness exploding in her mouth.