bottom

bottom
1. noun /ˈbɒtəm,ˈbɑtəm/
a) The lowest part from the uppermost part, in either of these senses:

lack bottom

b) The part furthest in the direction toward which an unsupported object would fall.

Where shall we go for a walk? How about Ashcombe Bottom?

See Also: bot, bottom feeder, bottom land, bottom line, bottom-most, bottom out, bottoms up, bottom-up, rock bottom, top to bottom, wind up ones bottoms, bottomer
2. verb /ˈbɒtəm,ˈbɑtəm/
a) To fall to the lowest point.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average bottomed on September 24, 2001. The CRB Index bottomed on October 24.

b) To establish firmly; to found or justify on or upon something; to set on a firm footing; to set or rest on or upon something which provides support or authority.

Moreover, the Supreme Court has held that the President must obey outstanding executive orders, even when bottomed on the Constitution, until they are revoked.

3. adjective /ˈbɒtəm,ˈbɑtəm/
The lowest or last place or position.

Those files should go on the bottom shelf.


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