descender

A person or thing that descends.

Media, Publishing, Typography The part of a letter or number that is drawn below the baseline (the bottom of most lowercase letters).

Media, Publishing, Typography Uncommon A letter that has such a portion, such as g, j, or in some fonts Q.

Cycling, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports A cyclist who excels at fast descents.

Climbing, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports A belay device used in rock climbing, or as a fire escape.