ascender

One entry found for ascender.

Main Entry: as·cend·er
Pronunciation: &-'sen-d&r, 'a-
Function: noun
1 : the part of a lowercase letter (as b) that rises above the main body of the letter; also : a letter that has such a part
2 : a device used for climbing rope that slides freely in one direction and grips the rope when pulled in the opposite direction