sink
Pronunciation
Noun
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Quick answer
A fixed basin with taps, used for washing hands, dishes, or other things.
Usage notes
"Sink" is also a verb meaning to go down under water, a different sense of the same word.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He left the dirty dishes piled in the _____."
Answer: sink
In your own words, what does "sink" mean?
A fixed basin with taps, used for washing hands, dishes, or other things.
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