 air_current |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (meteorology) air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure | |
| Synonyms: | wind current_of_air | |
| Examples: | "trees bent under the fierce winds" "when there is no wind, row" |
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| Related terms: | weather breeze gust monsoon draft headwind tailwind chinook doldrums east_wind harmattan calm_air thermal southwester khamsin northwest_wind monsoon north_wind prevailing_wind simoom south_wind squall southeaster catabatic_wind gale west_wind santa_ana high_wind fohn crosswind airstream air | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (meteorology) a current of air (usually coming into a room or vehicle) | |
| Synonyms: | draft draught | |
| Related terms: | wind updraft downdraft thermal | |
| Similar spelling: |
air_crew Air_Corps |
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