pushdown

noun

push·​down ˈpu̇sh-ˌdau̇n How to pronounce pushdown (audio)
: a store of data (as in a computer) from which the most recently stored item must be the first retrieved

called also pushdown list, pushdown stack

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Utilizing this setup, users can perform cable-machine-type exercises such as tricep pushdowns, face pulls, tricep extensions, standing rows, plus cable curls and crunches. — Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2024 The stylish green and white design adds a bit of flair to the mix, and the classic pushdown handle spin method completes the vintage look. — Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2023

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First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pushdown was in 1961

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“Pushdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pushdown. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.

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