Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

face-downward

Adverb
/ˈfeɪsˈdaʊnərd/
Definition
Positioned with the front facing downward.
Examples
  • The book lay face-downward on the table.
  • He fell face-downward on the grass during the game.
Meaning
The term describes an orientation in which the surface or front side of an object is facing toward the ground or floor.
Synonyms
  • downward
  • face-first
  • prone