sinkage
Americannoun
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the act, process, amount, or degree of sinking.
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a surface sunk for decorative effect.
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Printing.
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the lowering of the first line of body text on a page from its usual position, as at the beginning of a chapter.
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the amount of such lowering.
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noun
Etymology
Origin of sinkage
Example Sentences
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Lips lifted to belie a sinkage of heart, Miss Schump, left standing, backed finally, sinking down to one of the camp-chairs against the wall.
From Humoresque A Laugh on Life with a Tear Behind It by Hurst, Fannie
At one point, owing to the lateral spreading of an embankment, there had been a slight sinkage of the line, and we had to proceed with caution.
From Complete Story of the San Francisco Horror by Linthicum, Richard
It was over, and all that could be noted was a sinkage in the ground where the ancient pit had been.
From Queen Sheba's Ring by Haggard, Henry Rider
It was with a distinct sinkage, well laid over with office imperturbability, that she showed Mrs. Blair the note, saw her stab into her greenish-black bird's nest of a hat and depart alone.
From Star-Dust by Hurst, Fannie
Her sinkage of heart at the proffered eight dollars a week was followed by a quick resurgence of vitality at the prospect of the advancement held out.
From Star-Dust by Hurst, Fannie
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