English-Estonian translations for descent

Definition of descent

• An instance of descending; act of coming down
• A way down
• A sloping passage or incline
• Lineage or hereditary derivation
• A drop to a lower status or condition; decline. current example sounds unlikely--
• A falling upon or invasion

Examples

• We climbed the mountain with difficulty, but the descent was easier
• We had difficulty in finding the correct descent.
• The descent into the cavern was wet and slippery.
• Our guide was of Welsh descent.
• After that, the holiday went into a steep descent.

Related words

• incandescent
• iridescent
• recrudescent
• viridescent
• redescent
• descent module
• descent of a cliff face by rope
• incandescent lamp
• iridescent shark