downdraft
/ˈdaʊnˌdræft/
noun
- A downward current of air, often in a storm or near a mountain.
- A powerful downdraft from the thunderstorm knocked down several trees.
- The pilot flew the plane out of the sudden downdraft to avoid losing altitude.
- Hikers were warned about strong downdrafts near the cliff edge.
- A downward flow or movement of gas, smoke, or liquid in a confined space.
- The chimney's downdraft pushed smoke back into the room.
- The engineer adjusted the fan to prevent a downdraft in the exhaust pipe.
- A downdraft in the ventilation system carried dust into the basement.
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