DOWNING

To knock (someone or something) down; to cause to come down, to fell.

Example: "A single rifle shot downed the mighty beast."

To lower; to put (something) down.

Example: "The bell rang for lunch, and the workers downed their tools."

To defeat; to overpower.

To disparage, to put down.

To go or come down; to descend.

To drink or swallow, especially without stopping before the vessel containing the liquid is empty.

Example: "He downed an ale and ordered another."

To render (the ball) dead, typically by touching the ground while in possession.

Example: "He downed it at the seven-yard line."

(pocket billiards) to sink (a ball) into a hole or pocket.

Example: "He downed two balls on the break."

To cover, ornament, line, or stuff with down.