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downcanyon

adj · adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Closer to the bottom of a canyon

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • My house is downcanyon from his.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

Travelling in the direction of the canyon slope.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The glacier slid downcanyon.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From down- + canyon.