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| chute1 |
to move or descend by chute. [1/4 definitions] |
| chute3 |
to descend to the earth by parachute. [1/3 definitions] |
| condescend |
to agree to descend to a level less dignified or less privileged than one's own; deign. [1/2 definitions] |
| dive |
to descend at a controlled speed, usu. head or front first, as a submarine submerging. [2/12 definitions] |
| fall |
to drop downward or to a lower position; descend. [1/19 definitions] |
| glide |
of airplanes, to descend gradually, with engine power diminished. [1/9 definitions] |
| go down |
to decrease or descend. [1/5 definitions] |
| hammer |
a hand tool having a solid, heavy head set across a handle and used to pound, indent, or beat metal, nails, or the like into shape or place, or any similar device. [1/14 definitions] |
| land |
to descend or arrive upon the ground or other surface. [1/12 definitions] |
| landing |
a point where goods are loaded and passengers ascend or descend, as on or from a ship or airplane. [1/3 definitions] |
| lower1 |
to come down, grow less, or descend. [1/9 definitions] |
| parachute |
to descend by using a parachute. [1/4 definitions] |
| rappel |
to descend a cliff, mountainside, or the like by means of a double rope wrapped around the body. [1/2 definitions] |
| succubus |
a demon in female form, thought to descend on and have sexual intercourse with sleeping men. (Cf. incubus.) [1/2 definitions] |
| traverse |
in skiing or climbing, to descend or ascend (a mountain or hill) at an angle instead of straight up or down. [1/11 definitions] |
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