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downwash Definition

down·wash (-wôs̸h′)

noun

the downward deflection of air as by an airplane wing

downwash Usage Examples

Converse of subject

  • injure: Helicopters and the Harrier GR7 will also be hovering over the beach and you could be injured by downwash or jet exhausts.

Modifies a noun

  • angle: Overall, the mean downwash angle is predicted to within 15 per cent as shown by a sketch comparing predictions with experimental results.

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