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ascender

The English word “ascender” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A person or thing that ascends.
  2. The portion of a lowercase letter that extends above the midline.
  3. A lowercase letter that has such a portion, such as d or h.
  4. a mechanical device used for ascending on a rope; ascendeur.

Etymology

From ascend + -er.

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