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DESCENDER

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Descender.

Descender - as a noun

Someone who descends

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mover
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A lowercase letter that has a part extending below other lowercase letters

(printing) the part of lowercase letters that extends below the other lowercase letters

Example Sentences

"The descender on the letter 'p' extends below the baseline."
"The skydiver pulled the cord and the descender slowed his fall."
"The climber relied on the descender to lower himself safely down the cliff."
"The firefighter used a descender to rescue the stranded person from the burning building."
"The cave explorer used a descender to descend into the dark abyss."
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Word Game Points

Is DESCENDER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, descender is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DESCENDER has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DESCENDER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, descender is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DESCENDER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is DESCENDER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, descender is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DESCENDER has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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