downstroke

[ doun-strohk ]

/ ˈdaʊnˌstroʊk /

a downward stroke, as of a machine part, piston, or the like.

a downward stroke in writing, often heavier and darker than an upward stroke.

Origin of downstroke

First recorded in 1850–55; down¹ + stroke¹

The capital letter "D" in Dallas is characterized by a staff or downstroke slanting at about a 30 angle.

Warren Commission (7 of 26): Hearings Vol. VII (of 15) |The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
After the downstroke is completed, the teeth A will cut on the upstroke, the teeth B cutting on the downstroke, etc.

The Boy Mechanic, Book 2 |Various
Capital E consists of a downstroke with a bar in the centre.

The Detection of Forgery |Douglas Blackburn
The length L is made long enough so that O is kept covered up during the downstroke.

The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 |Various

In both side ovals the downstroke of figure "2" ends in a sharp point.

The Die Varieties of the Nesbitt Series of United States Envelopes |Victor M. Berthold