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Meaning of sinking ship

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

sinking

Pronunciation:/ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. (heading, physical) To move or be moved into something.

  2. (heading, social) To diminish or be diminished.

  3. To conceal and appropriate.

  4. To keep out of sight; to suppress; to ignore.

noun

Definitions

  1. The process by which something sinks.

    Example: I witnessed the sinking of my ship from the shore.