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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A lowering (over time) of the pitch of the tones of a tonal language.

Adverb

1. 1
   On the downward side of a drift. not-comparable

   "A groyne promotes the build-up of sediment on its updrift side, and reduces erosion on the downdrift side."

Example

More examples

"A groyne promotes the build-up of sediment on its updrift side, and reduces erosion on the downdrift side."

Etymology

From down- + drift.

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