Upwash
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Upwash is a noun meaning upward air turbulence caused by a propeller or jet.
Meaning
upward air turbulence caused by a propeller or jet.
More Meanings
- The upward motion of air as a result of eddies behind a wing or chimney, etc.
Example Sentences
There is significant upwash ahead of the wing and even more downwash behind the wing.
Word Forms
- upwashes
Antonyms for upwash
Common opposites include downwash.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include downwash, backwash, liftup, buffeting, upsweep, spoolup.
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