dow

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dow

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Definition: The line of division made by the braiding or interweaving of strands, especially the strands of a fabric.

Sample Sentence: She admired the intricate dow pattern on the quilt.

Sense 2:

Definition: In mining, a measure of how much valuable metal can be extracted from a specific amount of ore.

Sample Sentence: The ore deposit had a low dow, making it less profitable to extract.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

Definition: To divide by braiding or interweaving.

Sample Sentence: She skillfully dowed the threads together to form a strong rope.

Sense 2:

Definition: To reduce or diminish in value or price.

Sample Sentence: The economic downturn has dowed the prices of many stocks.

Part of Speech: Abbreviation

Sense 1:

Definition: Dow Jones Industrial Average, a stock market index.

Sample Sentence: The Dow decreased by 100 points today.