1. the parts of lowercase letters that extend above the main body of the letter
Usage: typography
2. people who climb or go up something, especially mountains or cliffs

Examples

• The letters b, d, f, h, k, l, and t have ascenders.
• Good typography requires proper spacing between ascenders and descenders.
• The font’s ascenders were too tall for the line spacing.
• The mountain ascenders reached base camp at dawn.
• Rock climbing ascenders use special equipment for safety.
• The ascenders made steady progress up the cliff face.