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Downward-Facing

Description

Downward-Facing is an adjective that refers to a position, pose, or direction oriented towards the ground or facing downward.

Senses and Usages

1. Yoga Pose

In the context of yoga, downward-facing refers to the popular yoga pose known as "Downward-Facing Dog" or "Adho Mukha Svanasana." This pose involves the body forming an inverted V shape with the hands and feet on the ground and the hips lifted towards the ceiling. It is often practiced as a part of the sun salutation sequence and offers various benefits such as stretching and strengthening the body.

Example sentence: During my yoga class, I struggled to maintain proper alignment in downward-facing dog.

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2. Gravity and Motion

In the context of physics or mechanics, downward-facing is used to describe objects or forces that act in the direction opposite to an upward motion or force. It indicates a movement or orientation following the force of gravity.

Example sentence: The rocket experienced a downward-facing force as it started descending back to Earth.

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3. Perspective or Orientation

Downward-facing can also describe a perspective or orientation towards the ground or lower levels, often referring to aerial views or photographs taken from above.

Example sentence: The photographer captured stunning downward-facing shots of the city's skyline.

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