What does descender mean?
Descender means A person or thing that descends..
Descender
/dɪˈsɛndə(ɹ)/ · noun
Meaning
A person or thing that descends..
Definitions by Sense
- A person or thing that descends.
- (typography) The part of a letter or number that is drawn below the baseline (the bottom of most lowercase letters).
- (typography, uncommon) A letter that has such a portion, such as g, j, or in some fonts Q.
- (cycling) A cyclist who excels at fast descents.
- (climbing) A belay device used in rock climbing, or as a fire escape.
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Synonyms for descender
Antonyms for descender
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Word Forms
- descenders
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for descender?
Common synonyms include tail.
What is the opposite of descender?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use descender in a sentence?
Use descender where its definition matches the intended context.
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