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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