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Definition of down

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Down (adv.) From a higher to a lower position, literally or figuratively; in a descending direction; from the top of an ascent; from an upright position; to the ground or floor; to or into a lower or an inferior condition; as, into a state of humility, disgrace, misery, and the like; into a state of rest; -- used with verbs indicating motion..

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Prolapse :: Prolapse (n.) The falling down of a part through the orifice with which it is naturally connected, especially of the uterus or the rectum..

Abject :: Abject (a.) Cast down; low-lying.

Trail :: Trail (v. t.) To tread down, as grass, by walking through it; to lay flat..

Decumbent :: Decumbent (a.) Lying down; prostrate; recumbent.

Embasement :: Embasement (v. t.) Act of bringing down; depravation; deterioration.

Downing :: Downing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Dow.

Vanquish :: Vanquish (v. t.) Hence, to defeat in any contest; to get the better of; to put down; to refute..

Martingal :: Martingal (n.) A strap fastened to a horse's girth, passing between his fore legs, and fastened to the bit, or now more commonly ending in two rings, through which the reins pass. It is intended to hold down the head of the horse, and prevent him from rearing..

Downward :: Downward (a.) Tending to a lower condition or state; depressed; dejected; as, downward thoughts..

Recurve :: Recurve (v. t.) To curve in an opposite or unusual direction; to bend back or down.

Overgo :: Overgo (v. t.) To oppress; to weigh down.

Jacket :: "Jacket (n.) A short upper garment, extending downward to the hips; a short coat without skirts..

Bow :: Bow (v. i.) To bend the head, knee, or body, in token of reverence or submission; -- often with down..

Stitch :: Stitch (v. i.) A single turn of the thread round a needle in knitting; a link, or loop, of yarn; as, to let down, or drop, a stitch; to take up a stitch..

Hail :: Hail (v. t.) To pour forcibly down, as hail..

Downright :: Downright (adv.) Straight down; perpendicularly.

Abase :: Abase (a.) To cast down or reduce low or lower, as in rank, office, condition in life, or estimation of worthiness; to depress; to humble; to degrade..

Downhill :: Downhill (n.) Declivity; descent; slope.

Dismantle :: Dismantle (v. t.) To strip of furniture and equipments, guns, etc.; to unrig; to strip of walls or outworks; to break down; as, to dismantle a fort, a town, or a ship..

Slouching :: Slouching (a.) Hanging down at the side; limp; drooping; without firmness or shapeliness; moving in an ungainly manner.