ascender

American  

[uh-sen-der] / əˈsɛn dər /

noun

1. a person or thing that ascends or causes ascension.

2. Printing.

   1. the part of a lowercase letter, as b, d, f, h, that rises above x-height.

   2. a letter rising above x-height, as b, d, f, h, etc.

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ascender British  

/ əˈsɛndə /

noun

1. printing

   1. the part of certain lower-case letters, such as b or h, that extends above the body of the letter

   2. any letter having such a part

2. a person or thing that ascends

3. another word for ascendeur

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Etymology

Origin of ascender

First recorded in 1615–25; ascend + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Officials said the two were a couple, and were last seen in a silver 2007 Isuzu Ascender that Manzano was driving.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2021

At the first attempt the seven went away to a good start, Leonatus in the lead, Raglan second, Chatter third, followed by Kellar, Pike’s Pride, Drake Carter and Ascender.

From History of the Kentucky Derby, 1875-1921 by O'Connor, John Lawrence

Before reaching the half Ascender made a spurt and was third, but he soon died away, Drake Carter taking third place.

From History of the Kentucky Derby, 1875-1921 by O'Connor, John Lawrence

There was no change at the stand, and Leonatus was a length in front of Chatter at the quarter, Raglan third, Carter fourth, Ascender fifth, Kellar sixth, Pike’s Pride last.

From History of the Kentucky Derby, 1875-1921 by O'Connor, John Lawrence

Quantrell   3 R. C. Pate’s b g Ascender by Buckden, dam Ascension; 102 lbs.,

From History of the Kentucky Derby, 1875-1921 by O'Connor, John Lawrence