downbound

English

adj
Definitions
  • Moving in a direction that is considered down, such as downstream or to a lower level.

Etymology

Compound from English down (from a higher position to a lower one, hill) + English bound (tied, connected, destined to).

Origin

English

bound

Gloss

tied, connected, destined to

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