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Topic: Nature

downslope

IPA: /ˈdaʊnˌsloʊp/

KK: /ˈdaʊnˌsloʊp/

adjective

Definition: Moving or situated in a downward direction along a slope.

Example: The hikers carefully made their way down the downslope to avoid slipping.

adverb

Definition: In a direction that goes down a slope or hill.

Example: The path leads downslope towards the river.

noun

Definition: A slope or incline that goes downwards.

Example: The hikers carefully made their way down the steep downslope.

downspout

IPA: /ˈdaʊnspaʊt/

KK: /ˈdaʊnspaʊt/

noun

Definition: A vertical pipe that directs rainwater from a roof gutter down to the ground or drainage system.

Example: The downspout helps to prevent water from pooling around the foundation of the house.

downwind

IPA: /ˈdaʊnˌwɪnd/

KK: /ˈdaʊnˌwɪnd/

adjective

Definition: In the direction that the wind is blowing.

Example: The smoke from the fire drifted downwind, making it hard to breathe.

adverb

Definition: In the direction that the wind is blowing.

Example: The smoke from the fire drifted downwind, making it hard to breathe.

downy

IPA: /ˈdaʊni/

KK: /ˈdaʊni/

adjective

Definition: Soft and fluffy, often used to describe something that is covered with fine feathers or has a gentle texture.

Example: The downy blanket kept me warm on the chilly night.

dowse

IPA: /daʊs/

KK: /daʊs/

intransitive verb

Definition: To search for underground water or minerals using a special tool called a divining rod.

Example: He decided to dowse the area to find a water source for his farm.

dowser

IPA: /ˈdaʊzər/

KK: /ˈdaʊzər/

noun

Definition: A person who searches for underground water or minerals using a special tool called a divining rod.

Example: The dowser walked through the field, holding his rod to find water.

dowsing

IPA: /ˈdaʊzɪŋ/

KK: /ˈdaʊzɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The practice of finding water or other liquids using a forked stick or a similar tool, which some people believe has special powers.

Example: He used dowsing to locate a hidden water source in the dry area.

verb

Definition: To search for underground water or minerals using a forked stick or a pendulum, often believed to be guided by supernatural forces.

Example: He spent the afternoon dowsing for water in the dry field.

dracaena

IPA: /drəˈsiːnə/

KK: /drəˈsiːnə/

noun

Definition: A type of tropical plant known for its long, sword-shaped leaves, often grown indoors for decoration.

Example: She placed a dracaena in the corner of her living room to add some greenery.

draggle

IPA: /ˈdræɡəl/

KK: /ˈdræɡəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become wet and dirty by being dragged through mud or water, or to move slowly and with difficulty.

Example: After the rain, the children dragged through the puddles, their shoes all draggle.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something wet and dirty by pulling it along the ground.

Example: The children dragged the wet blanket through the mud, making it draggle.

draggled

IPA: /ˈdræɡəld/

KK: /ˈdræɡəld/

adjective

Definition: Wet, dirty, and in a messy condition, often due to being dragged through mud or rain.

Example: After the rainstorm, the dog came back home looking draggled and muddy.

verb

Definition: To make something wet and dirty by dragging it through mud or water.

Example: After the rain, the dog came back home draggled and muddy.

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