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Definition of down

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Down (adv.) From a higher to a lower position, literally or figuratively; in a descending direction; from the top of an ascent; from an upright position; to the ground or floor; to or into a lower or an inferior condition; as, into a state of humility, disgrace, misery, and the like; into a state of rest; -- used with verbs indicating motion..

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Knockdown :: Knockdown (a.) Of force sufficient to fell or completely overthrow; as, a knockdown blow; a knockdown argument..

Aigrette :: Aigrette (n.) A feathery crown of seed; egret; as, the aigrette or down of the dandelion or the thistle..

Obimbricate :: Obimbricate (a.) Imbricated, with the overlapping ends directed downward..

Plumula :: Plumula (n.) A down feather.

Dejected :: Dejected (a.) Cast down; afflicted; low-spirited; sad; as, a dejected look or countenance..

Suppress :: Suppress (v. t.) To overpower and crush; to subdue; to put down; to quell.

Jolt :: "Jolt (v. t.) To cause to shake with a sudden up and down motion, as in a carriage going over rough ground, or on a high-trotting horse; as, the horse jolts the rider; fast driving jolts the carriage and the passengers..

Roll :: Roll (v. i.) To turn over, or from side to side, while lying down; to wallow; as, a horse rolls..

Embasement :: Embasement (v. t.) Act of bringing down; depravation; deterioration.

Lie :: Lie (adj.) To be still or quiet, like one lying down to rest..

Deflux :: Deflux (n.) Downward flow.

Biffin :: Biffin (n.) A baked apple pressed down into a flat, round cake; a dried apple..

Waddle :: Waddle (v. t.) To trample or tread down, as high grass, by walking through it..

Landau :: Landau (n.) A four-wheeled covered vehicle, the top of which is divided into two sections which can be let down, or thrown back, in such a manner as to make an open carriage..

Blank :: Blank (a.) Absolute; downright; unmixed; as, blank terror..

Slam :: Slam (v. t.) To put in or on some place with force and loud noise; -- usually with down; as, to slam a trunk down on the pavement..

Rammer :: Rammer (n.) A rod for forcing down the charge of a gun; a ramro.

Annihilate :: Annihilate (v. t.) To destroy the form or peculiar distinctive properties of, so that the specific thing no longer exists; as, to annihilate a forest by cutting down the trees..

Decubitus :: Decubitus (n.) An attitude assumed in lying down; as, the dorsal decubitus..

Down :: Down (n.) The soft under feathers of birds. They have short stems with soft rachis and bards and long threadlike barbules, without hooklets..