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

They found Val lying facedown in a clump of reeds, her feet on solid ground, her body in the mud, her arms around Bronden's waist.

From Literature

Twice he sprawled facedown in the dirt, unable to keep his balance.

From Literature

He closes his book and puts it onto the desk, facedown, waiting for her to go on.

From Literature

Boris threw himself facedown on the sofa, dirty hands and shoes and all.

From Literature

Paralyzed with fright, she lay facedown on her cot, moaning into the pillow.

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