up and down

Meanings

1. Upward and downward, alternately.
2. Forwards and backwards alternately along a path.
3. Staunchly, unwaveringly, obstinately.
4. In various places, e.g., in a country.

1. Vertical; perpendicular; said of the cable when the anchor is under, or nearly under, the hawse hole, and the cable is taut.
2. Plain; downright.
3. Of a building, having two stories.