noun
- the process or amount of sinking or settling downward
- the degree to which something becomes embedded in a soft surface
Examples
- The building showed signs of sinkage due to the unstable foundation.
- Heavy rainfall caused significant sinkage in the clay soil.
- The tire’s sinkage in the mud made it difficult to drive.
- Engineers measured the sinkage of the concrete slab over time.
- The sinkage of the ship’s hull indicated it was taking on water.
- Deep sinkage of footprints revealed the soft condition of the ground.