noun
downing
DOW-nihng
noun
1
The act of drinking something quickly, or of bringing something down.
"The downing of the plane shocked the nation."
"His downing of three pints in ten minutes impressed everyone."
How to Use Downing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of bringing something down or drinking something fast — the noun form of 'down' used as a verb.
Word Forms
downings plural
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The _____ of the plane shocked the nation.