DOWNS
Definition of DOWNS
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A negative aspect; a downer.
"I love almost everything about my job. The only down is that I can't take Saturdays off."
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A grudge (on someone).
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An act of swallowing an entire drink at once.
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To knock (someone or something) down; to cause to come down, to fell.
"A single rifle shot downed the mighty beast."
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To lower; to put (something) down.
"The bell rang for lunch, and the workers downed their tools."
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To defeat; to overpower.
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(especially southern England) A hill, especially a chalk hill; rolling grassland
"The North Downs are a ridge of chalk hills in south east England."
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(usually in the plural) A field, especially one used for horse racing.
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(chiefly in the plural) A tract of poor, sandy, undulating or hilly land near the sea, covered with fine turf which serves chiefly for the grazing of sheep.
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Soft, fluffy immature feathers which grow on young birds. Used as insulating material in duvets, sleeping bags and jackets.
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The pubescence of plants; the hairy crown or envelope of the seeds of certain plants, such as the thistle.
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The soft hair of the face when beginning to appear.
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To cover, ornament, line, or stuff with down.
Source: Wiktionary