Down, a. 1. Downcast; as, a down look.
2. Downright; absolute; positive; as, a down denial. Beau. & Fl.
3. Downward; going down; sloping; as, a down stroke; a down grade; a down train on a railway.
Down draught, a downward draft, as in a flue, chimney, shaft of a mine, etc. — Down in the mouth, chopfallen; dejected.