sinking
noun
1. a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
- they still talk about the sinking of the Titanic
Definition categories: event, descent
2. a slow fall or decline (as for lack of strength)
- after several hours of sinking an unexpected rally rescued the market
- he could not control the sinking of his legs
Definition categories: event, decrease, lessening
3. a feeling caused by uneasiness or apprehension
- with a sinking heart
- a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach
Definition categories: feeling, anxiety
Sentences with sinking as a noun:
- I witnessed the sinking of my ship from the shore.
verb
1. present participle of sink