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be·low / biˈlō/ • prep. 1. extending underneath: the tunnel below the crags cables running below the floorboards hanging space below a top storage shelf. 2. at a lower level or layer than: just below the pocket was a stain blistered skin below his collar. ∎ lower in grade or rank than: they rated its financial soundness below its competitor's. 3. lower than (a specified amount, rate, or norm): below average. • adv. at a lower level or layer: he jumped from the window into the moat below. ∎ under the surface of the water: trout lying more than 20 feet below. ∎ on earth: deflections of the stars from their proper orbits with fatal results here below. ∎ in hell: traitors gnash their teeth below. ∎ lower than zero (esp. zero degrees Fahrenheit) in temperature: there's a north wind blowing, and it's 30 below. ∎ (in printed text) mentioned later or further down on the same page: our nutritionist is pictured below right the most common methods are shown below. ∎ Naut. below deck: I'll go below and fix us a drink. |
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"below." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "below." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-below.html "below." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-below.html |
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below below the belt unfair or unfairly; disregarding the rules, from the notion of an unfair and illegal blow in boxing.
below the salt at the lower end of the table, among the less distinguished guests; a large salt-cellar (the salt), often made of precious metal, was traditionally placed in the middle of a long dining-table, marking the division between those regarded as more or less favoured guests. |
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ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "below." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "below." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-below.html ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "below." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O214-below.html |
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BELOWIn an inferior, subordinate, or lower place in regard to any entity. A court below is a lower court through which a case has passed. A case is removed for review from the court below to the court above, or a higher court. The forum where a lawsuit is initially brought is called an inferior court, or the court below. |
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"Below." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Below." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3437700502.html "Below." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3437700502.html |
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T. F. HOAD. "below." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "below." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-below.html T. F. HOAD. "below." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-below.html |
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"below." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "below." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (May 28, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-below.html "below." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved May 28, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-below.html |
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