# downing

Pronunciation: say "DOWN-ing" /ˈdaʊnɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of down. — present participle and gerund of down
   - Simple: Present participle of down. Use this form for something happening now or as the name of the action.
   - _Downing his drink in one swallow, he slammed the glass on the bar._
   - _The defense kept downing the quarterback before he could throw._

## Noun

2. An instance in which something is brought down or swallowed.
   - Simple: A time when something is brought down, or when a drink is swallowed quickly.
   - _The downing of the reconnaissance aircraft escalated tensions between the two nations._
   - _His rapid downing of three pints earned him the bar's record._
3. A defeat, especially in a contest or competition.
   - Simple: A loss in a game, fight, or contest.
   - _The champion's downing at the hands of an unranked challenger stunned the crowd._
   - _Their first downing of the season came in an away match._

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