What is 1. In a descending direction along; from a higher to a lower place upon or within; at a lower place in or on; as, down a hill; down a well called?

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down — 1. In a descending direction along; from a higher to a lower place upon or within; at a lower place in or on; as, down a hill; down a well. (Webster's 1913.)

What is 1. In a descending direction along; from a higher to a lower place upon or within; at a lower place in or on; as, down a hill; down a well called?

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