intransitive. Esp. of hair, an item of clothing, or a drape of fabric: to hang down, extend downwards.

intransitive. To slope or extend downwards.

to grow down. (a) To extend downwards. (b) To become less in height or in size; also to grow downwards. †(c) Of the sea: To subside.

transferred. To extend a little way downwards or below a surface (without motion); to sink.

To assume, to have or be in, a sloping or slanting position or direction.