facedown

American  

[feys-doun, feys-doun] / ˈfeɪsˈdaʊn, ˈfeɪsˌdaʊn /

adverb

1. with the face or the front or upper surface downward.

   He was lying facedown on the floor. Deal the cards facedown on the table.

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noun

1. Informal. Also face-down a direct confrontation; showdown.

Etymology

Origin of facedown

1930–35; facedown ( def. 1 ) face + down ¹; facedown ( def. 2 ) noun use of verb phrase face down

Example Sentences

A. Lie facedown on the floor, keeping your knees bent slightly and your hands under your shoulders.

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Back extension Lie facedown, bend your elbows, and place your hands so your fingertips just brush your ears.

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Medicine ball back extension Lie facedown on the floor, and hold a medicine ball out in front of your head with both hands.

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What it stretches Quads >Dynamic Lying Leg Lift Lie facedown with your head turned to one side.

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Superman Lie facedown with your arms outstretched above your head at about a 10 o�clock and two o�clock position.

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