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Oberlänge — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • ascender noun A person or thing that ascends.

Senses

Oberlänge is used for these senses in English:

  • ascender (typography, graphology) The portion of a lowercase letter that extends above the midline.

ascender — full definition

  1. noun A person or thing that ascends.
  2. noun The portion of a lowercase letter that extends above the midline.
  3. noun A lowercase letter that has such a portion, such as d or h.
  4. noun a mechanical device used for ascending on a rope; ascendeur.
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