airstream

[ˈɛəstriːm]

airstream Definition

a flow of air, especially the motion of air around a moving aircraft or vehicle.

Using airstream: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "airstream" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The airstream from the fan kept us cool.

  • Example

    The pilot adjusted the plane's altitude to avoid the strong airstream.

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    The car's design was optimized for minimal resistance to airstream.

airstream Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for airstream

Phrases with airstream

  • a type of travel trailer designed to be lightweight and aerodynamic, often used for camping or travel

    Example

    They bought an airstream trailer and traveled across the country.

  • a type of helmet designed to reduce wind resistance and noise while riding a motorcycle or bicycle

    Example

    He wore an airstream helmet during his cross-country motorcycle trip.

  • the phenomenon where air flowing over a curved surface creates a low-pressure area behind the curve, which can cause lift or drag

    Example

    The engineers studied the airstream effect on the airplane's wings to optimize its performance.

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Summary: airstream in Brief

An 'airstream' [ˈɛəstriːm] is a flow of air, especially the motion of air around a moving aircraft or vehicle. It can also refer to the design of objects to minimize resistance to airflow, such as an 'airstream trailer' or an 'airstream helmet.' The 'airstream effect' describes the phenomenon where air flowing over a curved surface creates a low-pressure area behind the curve, which can cause lift or drag.

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