| chute1 |
a passage down which things may slide in order to be moved from one area to another. |
| coast |
to slide down a hill. [1/4 definitions] |
| collapse |
to fall down; give way; cave in. [2/5 definitions] |
| continental shelf |
the edge of a continent that is below water. Just beyond the continental shelf lies a steep slope leading down to the ocean floor. |
| convertible |
a car or boat with a top that can be folded down. [1/2 definitions] |
| countdown |
the act of counting down to zero from a higher number to prepare for the start of an event. |
| cram |
to force into a space that is too small; stuff. (usually followed by "inside," "into," or "down.") [1/3 definitions] |
| crane |
a machine with a tall arm that can move up and down or around in a circle to lift and move heavy objects. [1/3 definitions] |
| crumple |
to fall down or collapse. [1/2 definitions] |
| crush |
to put down or defeat without question. [1/5 definitions] |
| de- |
a prefix that means "down" or "lower." [1/3 definitions] |
| deep |
having great space below or behind a certain point; reaching far down or back; not shallow. [1/7 definitions] |
| deforestation |
the act or process of cutting down the trees of a forest. |
| degrade |
to bring down from a higher to a lower rank or degree by taking away a position or title. [1/4 definitions] |
| demolish |
to tear down or destroy. |
| deposit |
to put down or place. [1/7 definitions] |
| dictate |
to say or read aloud for someone to write down or for a machine to record. [1/3 definitions] |
| die1 |
to fade away; gradually disappear (usually followed by "away", "down", or "out"). [1/4 definitions] |
| digest |
to break down into materials that can be absorbed and used by the body. [1/3 definitions] |
| digestive system |
the parts of the body that work together to break down food so that it can be used by the body as energy. The human digestive system includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines. |
| disintegrate |
to come apart; break down into parts or pieces. [2 definitions] |