downstroke

Noun

 * 1) A downward stroke, especially one that is part of a sequence of alternating upward and downward strokes.
 * 2) * 1997,, , London: Faber & Faber, "Erisychthon," lines 41-6, p. 86,
 * He snatches an axe—and hauls / The weight of the broad head up and back. / But in that moment, as the blade hangs / Poised for the first downstroke, shudderings / Swarm through the whole tree, to its outermost twigs / And a groan bursts out of the deep grain.
 * He snatches an axe—and hauls / The weight of the broad head up and back. / But in that moment, as the blade hangs / Poised for the first downstroke, shudderings / Swarm through the whole tree, to its outermost twigs / And a groan bursts out of the deep grain.

Antonyms

 * upstroke

Derived terms

 * up for the downstroke