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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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Slouch :: Slouch (v. t.) To cause to hang down; to depress at the side; as, to slouth the hat..

Hydracrylic :: Hydracrylic (a.) Pertaining to, or designating, an isomeric variety of lastic acid that breaks down into acrylic acid and water..

Prone :: Prone (a.) Headlong; running downward or headlong.

Abature :: Abature (n.) Grass and sprigs beaten or trampled down by a stag passing through them.

Saree :: Saree (n.) The principal garment of a Hindoo woman. It consists of a long piece of cloth, which is wrapped round the middle of the body, a portion being arranged to hang down in front, and the remainder passed across the bosom over the left shoulder..

Brike :: Brike (n.) A breach; ruin; downfall; peril.

Downfalling :: Downfalling (a.) Falling down.

Rush :: Rush (v. i.) To move forward with impetuosity, violence, and tumultuous rapidity or haste; as, armies rush to battle; waters rush down a precipice..

Declination :: Declination (n.) The act or state of bending downward; inclination; as, declination of the head..

Coast :: Coast (n.) To slide down hill; to slide on a sled, upon snow or ice..

Descent :: Descent (n.) The act of descending, or passing downward; change of place from higher to lower..

Wrestle :: Wrestle (v. t.) To wrestle with; to seek to throw down as in wrestling.

Topsy-turvy :: Topsy-turvy (adv.) In an inverted posture; with the top or head downward; upside down; as, to turn a carriage topsy-turvy..

Depress :: Depress (v. t.) To bring down or humble; to abase, as pride..

Sad :: Sad (supperl.) Affected with grief or unhappiness; cast down with affliction; downcast; gloomy; mournful.

Bobbin :: Bobbin (n.) A small pin, or cylinder, formerly of bone, now most commonly of wood, used in the making of pillow lace. Each thread is wound on a separate bobbin which hangs down holding the thread at a slight tension..

Demiss :: Demiss (a.) Cast down; humble; submissive.

Peg :: Peg (n.) A step; a degree; esp. in the slang phrase To take one down peg..

Stamp :: Stamp (v. t.) An instrument for cutting out, or shaping, materials, as paper, leather, etc., by a downward pressure..

Recouch :: Recouch (v. i.) To retire again to a couch; to lie down again.