leading, going, pointing etc to what is lower
earthward
Cases of word usage
1) in a downward direction (downhill)
2) a common water bird, often eaten as food; a quick downward or sideways movement of the head or body (duck)
3) lying stretched out on the ground, usually face downward (prostrate)
4) a sudden, long downward attack (e.g. by a bird); to come down with a rush (swoop)