Phrase Hound found 48 phrases and 44 compound words that contain sink. The most common are listed below. Open sink in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 48
- kitchen sinkA sink in a kitchen used for washing crockery, cutlery, utensils, food, etc., and disposing of waste.
- heat sinkAn object, system or environment that absorbs and dissipates heat from objects in thermal contact (either direct or radiant) with it.
- everything but the kitchen sinkAlmost everything, whether needed or not.
- sink or swimTo succeed through one's own efforts without support, or else fail completely.
- carbon sinkA natural or artificial reservoir that accumulates and stores some carbon-containing chemical compound for an indefinite period.
- sink estateA council estate characterised by high levels of economic and social deprivation, often associated with high crime rates.
- Carson SinkA playa in the northeastern portion of the Carson Desert in present-day Nevada, United States, formerly the terminus of the Carson River.
- sink holeAlternative form of sinkhole: A hole formed in soluble rock by the action of water, serving to conduct surface water to an underground passage.
- time sinkSomething that consumes a great deal of time, usually with little or no benefit; a waste of time.
- Belfast sinkA deep, usually rectangular, ceramic sink.
- loose lips sink shipsSaying too much or releasing confidential information can have dangerous consequences.
- data sinkA device or computer program that collects and stores data from other devices or programs.
- event sinkA class or function that receives events from another object or function.
- London sinkA type of traditional, deep, ceramic butler's sink, historically shallower and without an overflow.
- sink holesplural of sink hole: A hole formed in soluble rock by the action of water, serving to conduct surface water to an underground passage.
- vessel sinkA type of bathroom sink that sits above the vanity; a sort of washbasin without plumbing.
- behavioral sinkA collapse in behavior that can result from overpopulation.
- sink trapSynonym of stench trap: A device to prevent foul air from rising from the openings of sewers, drains, etc., by means of a water seal.
- heavy sinkThe motion of a sharply diving sinker pitch.
- slop sinkA large sink made of durable material such as concrete or metal, made for cleaning large objects or disposing of waste material like mop water.
- sink one's teeth intoTo bite; to bite into.
- dry sinka type of cabinet used to hold a washbasin and water pitcher, sometimes including splashboards.
- laundry sinkA very large sink installed in laundry rooms, intended for pre-washing particularly dirty clothes before using the machines.
- sink functionA function that may contain tainted values.
- sink functionsplural of sink function: A function that may contain tainted values.
Compound words 44
- sinkholeA hole formed in soluble rock by the action of water, serving to conduct surface water to an underground passage.
- sinkwareItems used with a sink, such as drainers, mats, faucets, and soap dishes.
- sinklessWithout a sink (of any kind).
- sinkproofResistant to sinking.
- sinkyInto which one can sink.
- unsinkabilityThe quality of being unsinkable.
- antisinkAiding suspension by preventing the chassis of the vehicle from sinking.
- pseudosinkA habitat that appears to be a sink due to its high immigration rate, but which could support a smaller stable population in the absence of immigration.
- resinkTo sink again.
- sinkageAn amount of material involved in a sinking.