Definition of lowering Lowering

/lowˈɚɪŋ/ - [lowering] - low•er•ing

We found 9 definitions of lowering from 4 different sources.

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What does lowering mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: lowerings

lowering - the act of causing to become less
  step-down, diminution, reduction, decrease the statement of a theme in notes of lesser duration (usually half the length of the original)
lowering - the act of causing something to move to a lower level
  letting down
  movement the act of changing the location of something; "the movement of cargo onto the vessel"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • lowering (Noun)
    The act of something being lowered.
  • lowering (Verb)
    Present participle of lower.
  • lowering (Adjective)
    That lowers or frowns.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • lowering (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Lower
  • lowering (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Lower
  • lowering (a.)
    Dark and threatening; gloomy; sullen; as, lowering clouds or sky.

Part of speech

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  • lowering, verb, gerund of lower (infinitive).
  • lowering, noun, singular of lowerings.

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

lowering in sign language
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