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Noun dowding has 1 sense
  1. Dowding, Hugh Dowding, Baron Hugh Caswall Tremenheere Dowding, Dowdy - British marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that defeated the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1882-1970)
    --1 is a kind of general, full general; marshal, marshall

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Dowding

Definition:

Dowding is a surname of English origin. It can also refer to Hugh Dowding, an officer in the Royal Air Force who played a crucial role during the Battle of Britain in World War II.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun
  • Proper noun

Senses:

Noun:

1. A surname of English origin.

2. Referring to Hugh Dowding.

Usages:

Noun:

1. The Dowding family has a rich history dating back to the 12th century.

2. Many people with the surname Dowding reside in the southern region of England.

Proper Noun:

1. Hugh Dowding was the Commander-in-Chief of RAF Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain.

2. Dowding's leadership and innovations were instrumental in the British victory.

Sample Sentences:

The dowding technique was a significant advancement in radar technology.

In his autobiography, Hugh Dowding recounts his experience defending Britain's airspace.

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