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n. - (printing) the part of lowercase letters that extends below the other lowercase letters; A lowercase letter that has a part extending below other lowercase letters;

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  • Return to Scene 1 and drag the 'descender' symbol onto the stage.
  • Double-click on the 'descender' symbol in the library and add a new layer.
  • I throw my sleeping bag in, tap my descender clip and sink in slowly.
  • The great italian hope that was known to be the best descender in the peloton.
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