sinks
Goes under water
Sinks is the plural of sink—basins with drains and faucets for washing hands, dishes, or other items: The bathroom has double sinks.
As a verb form, sinks means descends or submerges: The ship sinks slowly.
Things that sink move downward—objects in water, the sun toward the horizon, spirits when hope fades: My heart sinks every time I see the news.
Valve controlling water flow
- drainChannel for wastewater
- porcelainTranslucent fired clay
- stainless steelRust-proof iron alloy
- countertopFlat kitchen work surface
vanity · washbasin · pedestal · undermount · farmhouse · drop-in · sprayer · strainer
Cylindrical fluid carriers
- P-trapCurved pipe holding water barrier
- drainChannel for wastewater
- faucetValve controlling water flow
- valveFluid flow controller
plumber · wrench · clog · leak · fitting · gasket · washer · sealant
Fall or release
- fallDescend under gravity
- lowerReduce or move downward
- plummetRapid downward descent
- plungeSudden steep descent
decline · dip · subside · settle · go down · descend · decrease · slump
Die by submersion
- immersePlunge into liquid entirely
- engulfCompletely surround and cover
- submersionBeing entirely underwater
- inundateOverwhelm with excess
flood · capsize · founder · shipwreck · quicksand · swamp · overwhelm · deluge
Cleaning soiled tableware
- rinseWash without scrubbing
- soakingCompletely saturated with liquid
- scrubbingCleaning by rubbing hard
- food prepReadying ingredients for cooking
colander · dish rack · sponge · detergent · dirty dishes · pots and pans · plughole · hot water
Sudden structural failure
- declineDecrease or refuse
- deteriorateGrow worse over time
- worsenBecome more severe
- falterLose momentum or steadiness
flounder · tank · crater · bottom out · go downhill · spiral · downturn · slump
faucet
Valve controlling water flow
- drainChannel for wastewater
- porcelainTranslucent fired clay
- stainless steelRust-proof iron alloy
countertop · vanity · washbasin · pedestal · undermount · farmhouse · drop-in · sprayer · strainer · garbage disposal
pipes
Cylindrical fluid carriers
- P-trapCurved pipe holding water barrier
- drainChannel for wastewater
- faucetValve controlling water flow
valve · plumber · wrench · clog · leak · fitting · gasket · washer · sealant · flange
drop
Fall or release
plunge · decline · dip · subside · settle · go down · descend · decrease · slump · tumble
drown
Die by submersion
- immersePlunge into liquid entirely
- engulfCompletely surround and cover
- submersionBeing entirely underwater
inundate · flood · capsize · founder · shipwreck · quicksand · swamp · overwhelm · deluge · Titanic
dishwashing
Cleaning soiled tableware
food prep · colander · dish rack · sponge · detergent · dirty dishes · pots and pans · plughole · hot water · suds
collapse
Sudden structural failure
- declineDecrease or refuse
- deteriorateGrow worse over time
- worsenBecome more severe
falter · flounder · tank · crater · bottom out · go downhill · spiral · downturn · slump
soak
Saturate with liquid
saturate · infiltrate · soak in · osmosis · seepage · imbibe · percolate · diffuse
- dollhouse itemsdollhouse furniture, mini cups, toy kitchens, toy piano, small plates
- hardware storeslumber, plywood, nails, screws, bolts
- locker roomslockers, benches, wooden benches, showers, towels
- plumbing fixturestoilets, bathtubs, faucets, showers, bidets
- plumbingpipes, valves, fittings, faucets, drains
- stainless steelcutlery, flatware, silverware, forks, knives
- kitchen sinkBuilt-in basin for washing
- sink inBecome fully understood
- sink or swimSucceed alone or fail
- sinking feelingAnxious gut premonition
- sinking inGradually being understood
- sinking shipVessel filling with water
sink, basin, sinking, sinkhole, sinker, sinkers, sinkholes, sinkable