Ascender
WordNet

noun


(1)   (printing) the part of tall lowercase letters that extends above the other lowercase letters
(2)   A lowercase letter that has a part extending above other lowercase letters
(3)   Someone who ascends
WiktionaryText

Noun



  1. The portion of a lowercase letter that extends above the midline of a typeface.
  2. a mechanical device used for ascending on a rope

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Verb



  1. to ascend, to mount, to climb
  2. to advance
  3. (status) to rise
 
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