(Homonym: lo).
1. Being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension.
2. Less than normal in degree or intensity or amount.
3. Unrefined in character.
4. Used of sounds and voices; low in pitch or frequency; SYN. low-pitched.
5. Very low in volume; SYN. low-toned.
T.druckgebiet, in der Meteorologie ein Gebilde geringen Luftdrucks.
(1891-1963) New Zealand-born British political cartoonist, creator (in newspapers such as the London Evening Standard) of Colonel Blimp, the TUC drafthorse, and others.
Sir (seit 1967) David, brit. Karikaturist und Illustrator, Dunedin (Neuseeland) 7.4.1891, +London 19.9.1963, kam früh nach London und wurde hier der bedeutendste polit. Karikaturist seiner Zeit. Berühmt wurde die von ihm kreierte Gestalt des 'Colonel Blimp'. Er war Mitarbeiter des 'Star', des 'Evening Standard', des 'Daily Herald' und des 'Manchester Guardian'. Mehrere Mappenwerke mit seinen Zeichnungen sind erschienen.
In a low position; near the ground
(1860-1927) Founder of the Girl Scouts in the US. She formed a troop of 16 “Girl Guides” in Savannah 1912, based on UK scouting organizations founded by Robert Baden-Powell. Establishing national headquarters in Washington, DC 1913, she changed the name of the organization to the Girl Scouts of America (GSA).
Born in Savannah, Georgia, US and educated in New York, Low moved temporarily to England. She served as president of the GSA 1915–20 and worked tirelessly to establish Girl Scout troops throughout the US.
(Homonym: lo).
1. A low level or position or degree.
2. An air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation; SYN. low pressure, depression.