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Meaning of downwash | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. downward air turbulence caused by a propeller or jet, but especially by helicopter blades
  2. The downward motion of air as a result of eddies behind a wing or chimney, etc.

Examples

“There is significant upwash ahead of the wing and even more downwash behind the wing.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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