slipstreaming

/ˈslɪpstriːmɪŋ/
verb
  1. Present participle of slipstream: following closely behind a moving vehicle or person to benefit from reduced air resistance.
    • She practiced slipstreaming behind trucks to improve her cycling speed.
    • The racers were slipstreaming each other around the track.
    • The birds were slipstreaming the boat, gliding effortlessly.
noun
  1. The act or technique of following closely behind a moving object to reduce drag.
    • The driver used slipstreaming to overtake his opponent.
    • Learning slipstreaming can help you save fuel on long trips.
    • Slipstreaming is a key strategy in professional cycling.
  2. The process of integrating updates or additional components into a software package (computing).
    • The IT team completed the slipstreaming of the security updates.
    • Slipstreaming the service pack into the installation files made setup faster.
    • He explained the slipstreaming process for the new drivers.