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noun 
  1. An instance of descending
We climbed the mountain with difficulty, but the was easier.
  1. A way down.
We had difficulty in finding the correct .
  1. A sloping passage or incline.
The into the cavern was wet and slippery.
  1. lineage, Lineage or hereditary derivation
Our guide was of Welsh .
  1. A drop to a lower status or condition.
After that, the holiday went into a steep .
Etymology: From and (term, descente), from (term, descendre).

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