What is another word for fishing sinker?

Pronunciation: [fˈɪʃɪŋ sˈɪŋkə] (IPA)

Fishing sinker is an essential accessory in fishing that is used to weigh down the fishing lure, helping it to sink in the water. There are several synonyms for a fishing sinker such as fishing weight, cast weight, lead weight, and plummet. Fishing weight is a common term used to refer to any type of sinker, whether it is made of lead, brass, or steel. Cast weight is a term used for a specific type of sinker with a tapered design, allowing for longer casts and better accuracy. Lead weight and plummet are also commonly used terms for a fishing sinker, with plummet referring to the bottom shape of the weight.

What are the hypernyms for Fishing sinker?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    fishing tackle, waterfront accessory, weighted object.

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