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slipstream

/ˈslɪp.striːm/

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noun

/ˈslɪp.striːm/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее поток воздуха, отбрасываемый назад воздушным винтом самолёта.

A noun referring to the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller.

  1. Aerodynamic flowC1formaltechnical

    The flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller or a moving vehicle, creating a region of reduced pressure.

    ruАэродинамический след

    • The smaller car used the truck's slipstream to save fuel.
    • Pilots are trained to avoid the slipstream of larger aircraft.
    • The cyclist tucked in behind the leader to benefit from his slipstream.

    Synonymsairstreamdraftdraughtwake

Forms
  • slipstreams plural form
  • slipstreams' possessive plural form
  • slipstream's possessive singular form
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