airstream
/ˈɛrˌstrim/
noun
- A flow of air, especially a natural wind current in the atmosphere.
- The hot airstream from the oven made the kitchen feel stuffy.
- The pilot adjusted the plane to ride a smooth airstream.
- Birds use warm airstreams to glide without flapping their wings.
- The flow of air around a moving object, such as a car or airplane.
- The car's design reduces drag by smoothing the airstream over its body.
- Engineers tested the airstream around the new aircraft model in a wind tunnel.
- A strong airstream can affect a cyclist's balance on a windy day.
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