noun
the act of passing something down from one generation to another
verb
to pass something down from one generation to another
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According to tradition, this valuable family heirloom will be handed down to the eldest son.
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My mom handed down her old recipe book to me when I moved into my first apartment.
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I can't believe she handed down that old phone to her little brother.
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The knowledge and wisdom of our ancestors are handed down through generations.