To make (a quantity) smaller.
Of a quantity, to become smaller.
A reduction in the number of stitches, usually accomplished by suspending the stitch to be decreased from another existing stitch or by knitting it together with another stitch. See Decrease (knitting).
An amount by which a quantity is decreased.
To diminish in size, value, etc.
To fall into sin; stray.
To change the direction of the sail so as to point in a direction that is more down wind; to bring the bow leeward.
To become detached or to drop from.