DESCENDER

descender

(noun) (printing) the part of lowercase letters that extends below the other lowercase letters

descender

(noun) a lowercase letter that has a part extending below other lowercase letters

descender

(noun) someone who descends

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

descender (plural descenders)

A person or thing that descends.

(typography) The part of a lowercase letter that is drawn below the bottom of lowercase letters.

(cycling) A cyclist who excels at fast descents.

A belay device used in rock climbing

Synonyms

• (typography):tail

Anagrams

• redescend

Source: Wiktionary


De*scend"er, n.

Definition: One who descends.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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