adj
Meaning 1
In the lower part of a well.
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downwell
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adj
Meaning 2
towards the nearest planet or other gravity well.
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- I bought some land downwell.
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adv
Meaning 3
In the lower part of a well.
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adv
Meaning 4
toward the nearest planet or other gravity well.
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Examples
- To be safe, we'll have to go downwell.
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noun
Meaning 5
A vertical shaft or well in which water flows downward.
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noun
Meaning 6
Synonym of downwelling.
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verb
Meaning 7
To sink below material of lower density.
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verb
Meaning 8
To penetrate water downward.
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History
Etymology
From down- + well.