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Ballast :: Ballast (a.) Any heavy substance, as stone, iron, etc., put into the hold to sink a vessel in the water to such a depth as to prevent capsizing..

Post :: Post (v. i.) To rise and sink in the saddle, in accordance with the motion of the horse, esp. in trotting..

Depreciate :: Depreciate (v. i.) To fall in value; to become of less worth; to sink in estimation; as, a paper currency will depreciate, unless it is convertible into specie..

Settle :: Settle (n.) To clear of dregs and impurities by causing them to sink; to render pure or clear; -- said of a liquid; as, to settle coffee, or the grounds of coffee..

Forcer :: Forcer (n.) A small hand pump for sinking pits, draining cellars, etc..

Deeply :: Deeply (adv.) At or to a great depth; far below the surface; as, to sink deeply..

Swain :: Swaggy (a.) Inclined to swag; sinking, hanging, or leaning by its weight..

Barratry :: Barratry (n.) A fraudulent breach of duty or willful act of known illegality on the part of a master of a ship, in his character of master, or of the mariners, to the injury of the owner of the ship or cargo, and without his consent. It includes every breach of trust committed with dishonest purpose, as by running away with the ship, sinking or deserting her, etc., or by embezzling the cargo..

Swamp :: Swamp (v. t.) To plunge or sink into a swamp.

Settle :: Settle (n.) To cause to sink; to lower; to depress; hence, also, to render close or compact; as, to settle the contents of a barrel or bag by shaking it..

Sink :: Sink (n.) A drain to carry off filthy water; a jakes.

Countersink :: Countersink (n.) A drill or cutting tool for countersinking holes.

Sink :: Sink (v. i.) Hence, to enter so as to make an abiding impression; to enter completely..

Wane :: Wane (v. i.) To decline; to fail; to sink.

Seine :: Seine (n.) A large net, one edge of which is provided with sinkers, and the other with floats. It hangs vertically in the water, and when its ends are brought together or drawn ashore incloses the fish..

Quail :: Quail (v. i.) To become quelled; to become cast down; to sink under trial or apprehension of danger; to lose the spirit and power of resistance; to lose heart; to give way; to shrink; to cower.

Waft :: Waft (v. t.) To cause to float; to keep from sinking; to buoy.

Sag :: Sag (n.) State of sinking or bending; sagging.

Sinker :: Sinker (n.) In knitting machines, one of the thin plates, blades, or other devices, that depress the loops upon or between the needles..

Washer :: Washer (n.) A fitting, usually having a plug, applied to a cistern, tub, sink, or the like, and forming the outlet opening..

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