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ascender

/əˈsɛndə/

/əˈsɛndər/

ascendernoun

ascenders

/əˈsɛndə/

/əˈsɛndər/

Translations

восходитель

The ascender reached the peak of the mountain after a long climb.

Восходитель достиг вершины горы после долгого подъема.

подъемник

The ascender was used to lift the equipment to the top of the building.

Подъемник использовался для подъема оборудования на крышу здания.

Additional translations

поднимающийся

восходящий элемент

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

upward mover

ascenderadjective

more ascender

Comp.

most ascender

Super.

/əˈsɛndə/

/əˈsɛndər/

Attributive use of the noun, modifying another noun to denote relation to ascending.

Definitions

Relating to or designed for ascending, especially in climbing contexts.

She packed her ascender gear for the multi-pitch route.

Synonyms