Descender
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /dɪˈsɛndə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Descender is a noun meaning A person or thing that descends.
Meaning
A person or thing that descends.
More Meanings
- (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.
Word Forms
- descenders
Synonyms for descender
Depending on context, synonyms include tail.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include descension, condescender, descent, degression, declension, drop.
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