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downstream [ˈdaʊnˈstriːm] adv & adj
1. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) (Mathematics & Measurements / Navigation) in or towards the lower part of a stream; with the current 2. (Mining & Quarrying) (in the oil industry) of or for the refining, distribution, or marketing of oil or its derived products Compare upstream [2] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms Translations downstream [ˌdaʊnˈstriːm] adv → en aval a mile downstream from sth [+ place] → un mile en aval de qch downstream of → en aval de to move downstream → descendre le courant adj [place] → en aval How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| A sudden something gripped the catamaran and flung it downstream violently against the bank. The day's fishing finished, they came floating downstream in their skiff, talking national politics and other high matters, and presently met a skiff coming up from town, with a man in it who said: They got along quite well at first, but when they reached the middle of the river the swift current swept the raft downstream, farther and farther away from the road of yellow brick. |
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