downslope

Speech parts

1. downslope - Noun

2. downslope - Adjective

3. downslope - Adverb

Meaning

a downward slope or bend

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

dec fall decline descent slope gradient ramp downhill declination declivity declension

Antonyms

acclivity upslope

Hypernyms

side slope incline

Hyponyms

steep downhill

Phrases with the word

downslope wind downslope flow

Examples

A bizarre weather setup to start the week has seen winds streaming downslope out of the Cascade Mountains, causing fires to blow up in the Pacific Northwest. Source: Internet

As erosion continued, deterioration of the spillway occurred both upslope and downslope. Source: Internet

And you look at where he drove it on Sunday, the golf course was not nearly as fast as they wanted, not nearly as firm, no wind, and he still got it within 80 yards, 90 yards of the green, and it had that downslope. Source: Internet

The lava lake is dropping as it travels downslope toward Leilani Estates, triggering at least 14 eruptions so far. Source: Internet

Terrain effects can cause strong localized acceleration of the wind through gaps and where winds blow downslope. Source: Internet

Downslope factors Water flowing downhill ultimately encounters downstream conditions slowing movement. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

downsizing downslant downslide downslope flow downslope wind downsloping