downdrafts

[US]/ˈdaʊn.drɑːft/
[UK]/ˈdaʊn.dræft/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A downward current of air.; A downward flow of gas or smoke.; In American English, a variant of downdraught.

Phrases & Collocations

strong downdraft

downdraft zone

unexpected downdraft

downdraft effect

severe downdraft

downdraft warning

downdraft airflow

downdraft phenomenon

rapid downdraft

downdraft turbulence

Example Sentences

the downdraft caused the plane to lose altitude suddenly.

we felt a strong downdraft as we approached the mountain.

the downdraft in the storm made it difficult to fly.

he noticed a downdraft while paragliding.

the downdraft from the air conditioning was refreshing.

during the flight, the pilot warned us about a potential downdraft.

she adjusted her kite to avoid the downdraft.

the downdraft created turbulence for the nearby boats.

understanding downdraft patterns is crucial for pilots.

the downdraft made the temperature drop significantly.

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