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Definition of Downbound
1. Adjective. Heading in any direction that is conventionally down. "The downbound train"
Similar to: Down
Lexicographical Neighbors of Downbound
Literary usage of Downbound
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Annual Report of the Isthmian Canal Commission by Isthmian Canal Commission (U.S.), United States President (1901-1909 : Roosevelt), Canal Zone Governor (1910)
"becoming ef and gh in the two locks, and let a downbound lockage take place.
The downbound lockages will require that the lock D be filled from e fto ik in ..."
2. Great Lakes Pilot...1921 by United States Hydrographic Office (1921)
"Accordingly, downbound boats having suitable draft will usually be sent to the
Poe Lock. When the Third Lock is congested with down- bound boats not able to ..."
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