Descender

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪˈsÉ›ndÉ™(ɹ)/
• Rhymes: -É›ndÉ™(ɹ)

Origin

descend + -er("agent suffix")

Noun

1. A person or thing that descends.
2. (typography) The part of a lowercase letter that is drawn below the bottom of lowercase letters, such as the tail of the letters g, p, and q.
3. (cycling) A cyclist who excels at fast descents.
4. A belay device used in rock climbing