slipstream Definition
- 1the airstream generating reduced air pressure and forward suction directly behind a rapidly moving vehicle or aircraft, drawing along objects behind it
- 2an assisting force regarded as drawing something along behind something else
Using slipstream: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "slipstream" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The race car driver stayed in the slipstream of the car in front of him to reduce wind resistance.
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The cyclist used the slipstream of the lead rider to conserve energy.
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The airplane flew in the slipstream of the larger plane to save fuel.
slipstream Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with slipstream
in someone's slipstream
following closely behind someone
Example
He was always in his father's slipstream, trying to live up to his expectations.
the reduction in air resistance experienced by a vehicle or aircraft when traveling in the slipstream of another vehicle or aircraft
Example
The cyclist took advantage of the slipstream effect to gain an advantage over his competitors.
a professional cycling team based in South Africa
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Slipstream Sports has won several major cycling races in recent years.
Summary: slipstream in Brief
A 'slipstream' [slip-streem] is the reduced air pressure and forward suction generated behind a fast-moving vehicle or aircraft, which pulls along objects behind it. It can be used to conserve energy or gain an advantage in racing, as in 'The cyclist used the slipstream of the lead rider to conserve energy.' 'Slipstream' also refers to the assisting force that draws something along behind something else, as in 'The boat was caught in the slipstream of the larger ship.'
