downing (Noun) — United States landscape architect who designed the grounds of the White House and the Capitol Building (1815-1852).
downing (Verb) — Drink down entirely. ex. "He downed three martinis before dinner" ex. "They belted down a few beers after work" ex. "They poured down a few beers after work" ex. "They drank down a few beers after work" ex. "They bolted down a few beers after work"
downing (Verb) — Eat immoderately. ex. "Some people can down a pound of meat in the course of one meal"
downing (Verb) — (sport) bring down or defeat (an opponent).
downing (Verb) — Shoot at and force to come down. ex. "the enemy downed several of our aircraft"
downing (Verb) — Cause to come or go down. ex. "The policeman downed the heavily armed suspect" ex. "The mugger knocked down the old lady after she refused to hand over her wallet" ex. "The policeman cut down the heavily armed suspect"
downing (Verb) — Improve or perfect by pruning or polishing.