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Definition of Downslope
1. Noun. A downward slope or bend.
Specialized synonyms: Downhill, Steep
Generic synonyms: Incline, Side, Slope
Derivative terms: Decline, Decline, Decline, Declivitous, Fall
Antonyms: Ascent
Definition of Downslope
1. Adjective. in a direction down a slope ¹
2. Adverb. down a slope ¹
3. Noun. a descent or declivity ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Downslope
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Downslope
Literary usage of Downslope
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Permafrost: North American Contribution [to The] Second International Conference by Building Research Advisory Board Staff (1973)
"TUBES WITH CONCAVE downslope PROFILE Tubes one and two show greatest movement at
... The tube moved downslope 4.8 cm at the surface, averaging 1.2 cm/year; ..."
2. Landscape Archaeology in Southern Epirus, Greece 1 by James Wiseman (2003)
"Finally, artifact size was calculated as a product of length and width.
downslope MOVEMENT In order to discern the role of natural agents in shaping the ..."
3. Howard's Hill and Other True Stories: Small Unit Marine Action in Vietnam by DIANE Publishing Company (1990)
"He would then lob them downslope toward the snipers' holes. ... He raised up,
knelt on one knee, and sighted downslope looking for a target. ..."
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