Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sink-a-ship

verb phrase

/sɪŋk ə ʃɪp/

Definition

To cause a ship to submerge and stop floating.

Examples

The enemy submarine attempted to sink-a-ship during the naval battle.
Due to the storm, the crew feared they might sink-a-ship if they didn’t reach the harbor in time.

Meaning

In nautical terms, ‘sink-a-ship’ refers to the act of a ship becoming completely submerged in water, usually due to damage from an external force, such as a torpedo or collision.