English to English Dictionary

Doweling

Cylindrical rods or bars of wood, metal, or plastic used as structural pins in carpentry and construction to reinforce joints.

Down

A fine, soft layer of feathers found on birds, especially under the tougher outer feathers, or similar soft insulating material.

Down Under

A colloquial term for Australia and New Zealand, often used to refer to their culture and lifestyle.

Down-Market

Referring to products or services that are less expensive or of lower quality, often targeting budget-conscious consumers.

Down-To-Earth Strategy

A practical and realistic approach to planning and executing tasks or objectives.

Down-to-earth

Practical, reasonable, and friendly; possessing a sensible and unpretentious attitude.

Downcast

Feeling sad or disheartened.

Downcomer

A pipe, tube, or flue through which fluid, gas, or molten material descends in a furnace, distillation column, or boiler system.

Downfall

A sudden loss of power, prosperity, or status; a collapse or ruin.

Downfield

In a direction toward the end of a field or playing area.

Downgrade

To lower in status, rank, or quality.

Downhearted

Feeling discouraged, dejected, or lacking in confidence and hope.