Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

downsend

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: downsend
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The ability to send down, or to send back.

Dated; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"For example, our new Commercial Express Remote Transaction System gives your commercial customers a time-saving drive-in lane of their own -- the only system of its kind in both upsend and downsend configurations."
"Mosler teller terminals are available in two models, each installed in an upsend (right) or downsend (left) configuration. For new construction sites or when planning additional lanes, downsend installations may be preferred."
"clear up-send tubing for its transaction carriers, eliminating business interruptions and the costly retrenching required for downsend systems."

Etymology

From down- + send.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: down

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

upsend

Questions

What does downsend mean?: The ability to send down, or to send back.
Where does downsend come from?: From down- + send.

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