sinker
Pronunciation:
/ˈsɪŋkə(ɹ)/noun
Definitions
One who sinks something.
A weight used in fishing to cause the line or net to sink.
Example: Hook the sinker onto this loop.
Any of several high speed pitches that have a downward motion near the plate; a two-seam fastball, a split-finger fastball, or a forkball.
Example: His sinkers drew one ground ball after another.
Sinker nail, used for framing in current construction.