Meaning of the word lowering in English

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lowering

US /ˈlaʊ.ɚ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈlaʊ.ɚ.ɪŋ/

Noun

1.

the action of moving someone or something in a downward direction.

Example:
conditions do not allow the lowering of a rescue boat
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