updraft
Prononciation : [ˈʌpˌdræft]
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Contexte : « weather »
(noun) an updraft is a current of rising air. It happens in the atmosphere and can help in making clouds and storms. Imagine when warm air goes up, like a balloon rising into the sky.
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The updraft allowed the bird to soar high into the sky without much effort.
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There was no updraft today, so the kite couldn't fly very high.
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Can you feel the updraft when you stand near the warm air rising from the ground?
Contexte : « aerodynamics »
(noun) an updraft can also refer to the lift that helps objects like airplanes stay in the air. It’s the force that pushes an airplane upwards when it travels through the air.
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The pilot used the updraft to gain altitude quickly during the flight.
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Without enough updraft, the glider struggled to maintain its height.
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How does an updraft help planes during takeoff?
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