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ascender

UK
/əˈsɛndə/
US
/əˈsɛndər/

Translations

ascendernoun
ascenders
pl
UK
/əˈsɛndə/
US
/əˈsɛndər/
hampeEn typographie, partie d’une lettre minuscule qui dépasse la hauteur d’x.
In typography, the ascender of the letter 'h' is taller than the x-height of the font.
En typographie, la hampe de la lettre « h » est plus haute que la hauteur d’x de la police.
ascendeurEn alpinisme et escalade, appareil de remontée de corde.
The climber used an ascender to safely make her way up the steep rock face.
L’alpiniste a utilisé un ascendeur pour remonter en toute sécurité la paroi rocheuse escarpée.
Additional translations
ascendantSens général, peu fréquent.
Synonyms
riser
climber
advancer
elevator
upward mover
ascenderadjective
more ascender
Comp.
most ascender
Super.
UK
/əˈsɛndə/
US
/əˈsɛndər/
Attributive use of the noun, modifying another noun to denote relation to ascending.
ascendantEn contexte technique, pour ce qui est lié à la montée ou à la remontée.
She packed her ascender gear for the multi-pitch route.
Elle a rangé son matériel ascendant pour la voie de grandes voies.
Synonyms
climbing
soaring
uplifting
ascendingly
ascending
rising
upward
upward-moving

Definitions

ascendernoun
A part of a lowercase letter that extends above the main body of the letter, such as the vertical line in 'b' or 'd'.
In typography, the ascender of the letter 'h' is taller than the x-height of the font.
A device used in climbing that allows a rope to pass through in one direction but grips it in the other, aiding in upward movement.
The climber used an ascender to safely make her way up the steep rock face.
A person or thing that ascends; one that goes upward.
The seasoned ascender reached the summit before noon.
ascenderadjective
Relating to or designed for ascending, especially in climbing contexts.
She packed her ascender gear for the multi-pitch route.
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