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English-Russian dictionary of geology. 2011.
English-Russian dictionary of geology. 2011.
Sink hole — Sink Sink (s[i^][ng]k), n. 1. A drain to carry off filthy water; a jakes. [1913 Webster] 2. A shallow box or vessel of wood, stone, iron, or other material, connected with a drain, and used for receiving filthy water, etc., as in a kitchen. [1913 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
sink hole — Sink Sink (s[i^][ng]k), n. 1. A drain to carry off filthy water; a jakes. [1913 Webster] 2. A shallow box or vessel of wood, stone, iron, or other material, connected with a drain, and used for receiving filthy water, etc., as in a kitchen. [1913 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
sink|hole — «SIHNGK HOHL», noun. 1. a hole that drains surface water. 2. a) a hole where water collects. b) a funnel shaped cavity formed in limestone regions by the removal of the rock through action of rain or running water, or both: »As the caverns… … Useful english dictionary
sink hole — noun A depression in the land formed from the collapse or erosion of the underlying rock or soil. Syn: cenote, dolina, shakehole, sink … Wiktionary
sink·hole — /ˈsıŋkˌhoʊl/ noun, pl holes [count] : a low area or hole in the ground that is formed especially when soil and rocks are removed by flowing water sometimes used figuratively The new highway is a financial sinkhole. [=something that constantly… … Useful english dictionary
sink-hole — … Useful english dictionary
Sink — (s[i^][ng]k), n. 1. A drain to carry off filthy water; a jakes. [1913 Webster] 2. A shallow box or vessel of wood, stone, iron, or other material, connected with a drain, and used for receiving filthy water, etc., as in a kitchen. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
sink — v. & n. v. (past sank or sunk; past part. sunk or sunken) 1 intr. fall or come slowly downwards. 2 intr. disappear below the horizon (the sun is sinking). 3 intr. a go or penetrate below the surface esp. of a liquid. b (of a ship) go to the… … Useful english dictionary
Hole in One (pricing game) — Hole in One, known as Hole in One or Two since 1987, is a pricing game on the American television game show The Price Is Right . Debuting on May 9, 1977, it is played for a car and uses grocery items.Hole in One is the only active pricing game… … Wikipedia
sink a hole — sink a mine/well/hole/etc phrase to dig a deep hole in the ground Drilling companies are beginning to sink exploratory wells in the area. Thesaurus: mining and quarryinghyponym … Useful english dictionary
sink a mine — sink a mine/well/hole/etc phrase to dig a deep hole in the ground Drilling companies are beginning to sink exploratory wells in the area. Thesaurus: mining and quarryinghyponym … Useful english dictionary