8-Letter Words Containing DOW

Here's the list of all the 95 8-Letter Words Containing DOW in the English Language.

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download
1. transfer a file or program from a central computer to a smaller computer or to a computer at a remote location
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downtown
1. of or located in the lower part of a town, or in the business center
2. toward or in the lower or central part of town
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shutdown
1. termination of operations
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downward
1. extending or moving from a higher to a lower place
2. on or toward a surface regarded as a base
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downhill
1. the downward slope of a hill
2. a ski race down a trail
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showdown
1. a hostile disagreement face-to-face
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downtime
1. a period of time when something (as a machine or factory) is not operating (especially as a result of malfunctions)
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downside
1. a negative aspect of something that is generally positive
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slowdown
1. the act of slowing down or falling behind
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downfall
1. failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
2. the falling to earth of any form of water (rain or snow or hail or sleet or mist)
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downturn
1. a worsening of business or economic activity
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lockdown
1. the act of confining prisoners to their cells (usually to regain control during a riot)
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meltdown
1. severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor resulting in the core melting and radiation escaping
2. a disaster comparable to a nuclear meltdown
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shadowed
1. filled with shade
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takedown
1. (amateur wrestling) being brought to the mat from a standing position
2. a crushing remark
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downwind
1. towards the side away from the wind
2. with the wind; in the direction the wind is blowing
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downbeat
1. the first beat of a musical measure (as the conductor's arm moves downward)
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downplay
1. represent as less significant or important
2. understate the importance or quality of
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downpour
1. a heavy rain
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turndown
1. the act of refusing an offer
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downsize
1. dismiss from work
2. design or manufacture in a smaller size
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downcast
1. directed downward
2. filled with melancholy and despondency
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8-Letter Words Containing DOW