downforce
/ˈdaʊnˌfɔrs/
noun
- A force that pushes something downward, especially the aerodynamic pressure that presses a race car or other vehicle against the road for better traction.
- Without enough downforce, the car might lose grip on the track.
- The race car's rear wing is designed to increase downforce at high speeds.
- Engineers adjusted the spoiler to create more downforce for better cornering.