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Meaning of lowering

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

lowering

Pronunciation:/ˈləʊərɪŋ//ˈloʊ(ə)rɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To frown; to look sullen.

    Synonyms:glowerscowl
  2. To be dark, gloomy, and threatening, as clouds; of the sky: to be covered with dark and threatening clouds; to show threatening signs of approach, as a tempest.

verb

Definitions

  1. To let descend by its own weight, as something suspended; to let down

    Example: lower a bucket into a well

  2. To pull down

    Example: to lower a flag

  3. To reduce the height of

    Example: lower a chimney or turret

  4. To depress as to direction

    Example: lower the aim of a gun

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of something being lowered.