descent down

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Specifies the path or object being descended (e.g., down the mountain).

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Examples (10)

  • I made a slow and painful descent down the stairs after my injury.
  • The climbers' rapid descent down the treacherous slope was nerve-wracking to watch.
  • Our thrilling descent down the river rapids was the highlight of the trip.
  • The explorers began their careful descent down the narrow shaft into the cave.
  • She executed a flawless descent down the black diamond ski run.
  • Tomorrow, we will attempt the steep descent down the canyon wall.
  • The guide explains that any descent down this path requires safety equipment.
  • The long descent down the winding road offered spectacular views of the valley.
  • The truck's slow descent down the muddy logging trail was a bumpy ride.
  • After reaching the summit, the real challenge was the descent down the icy north face.