upwash

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Definition of upwash

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)upward air turbulence caused by a propeller or jet
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)upward air turbulence caused by a propeller or jet
  2. (countable, uncountable)The upward motion of air as a result of eddies behind a wing or chimney, etc.
    “There is significant upwash ahead of the wing and even more downwash behind the wing.”

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Etymology

From up- + wash.

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