sinking
n. C / U B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsɪŋkɪŋ// UK //sˈɪŋkɪŋ// sink·ing
n. the event where a ship or boat goes down under the water. It can also describe the slow movement of something falling to a lower level.
n. the process or instance of a vessel or object becoming submerged in water; the act of descending or settling to a lower level. Often used to describe maritime disasters or the gradual subsidence of land.
The sinking of the ship was a terrible tragedy.
Historians are still studying the sinking of the Titanic to understand why the safety measures failed.
The rapid sinking of the foundation caused significant structural damage to the historic building, forcing an immediate evacuation of all residents.
From sink + -ing.
Usage
Often used with 'of' to specify the object that is descending or becoming submerged.