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Downbound

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Moving in a direction that is considered down, such as downstream or to a lower level..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Moving in a direction that is considered down, such as downstream or to a lower level.
  2. Moving down.

Example Sentences

year unknown, United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Hearings Of the tonnage downbound, 11,946,000 gross tons was destined to ports on Lake Ontario ...
All downbound vessels shall enter Lake Erie through the East Outer Channel east of Detroit River Light ...

Synonyms for downbound

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does downbound mean?

Downbound means Moving in a direction that is considered down, such as downstream or to a lower level..

What is a synonym for downbound?

Common synonyms include down.

What is the opposite of downbound?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use downbound in a sentence?

year unknown, United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Hearings Of the tonnage downbound, 11,946,000 gross tons was destined to ports on Lake Ontario ...

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