English

sink

sɪŋk
Meaning: a basin in a kitchen or bathroom used for washing
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

She washed the dishes in the kitchen sink.
She washed the dishes in the kitchen sink.
There is a mirror above the sink.
There is a mirror above the sink.
My old man fixes the kitchen sink before dinner.
My father fixes the kitchen sink before dinner.
A rat chewed through the bread bag under the sink.
A rat chewed through the bread bag under the sink.
A small leak under the sink can soak the cabinet.
A small leak under the sink can soak the cabinet.

Usage Notes

Refers to the fixed plumbing fixture used for washing hands or dishes.

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