Slipstream: meaning, definitions and examples
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slipstream
[ หslษชpstrim ]
aerodynamics
A slipstream is a current of air caused by a moving object that creates decreased drag for a trailing object. This phenomenon is often utilized in racing and cycling to enhance speed and efficiency by riding in the wake of another competitor's airflow.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The cyclist tucked into the slipstream of his rival to conserve energy.
- Racing cars often take advantage of the slipstream to overtake opponents.
- Pilots use the slipstream effect to maintain lift and reduce fuel consumption.
to follow closely
To slipstream means to position oneself closely behind a moving object to take advantage of reduced air resistance. This technique is commonly used in competitive sports like cycling and motorsport to gain speed.
Synonyms
draft behind, tailgate
Examples of usage
- He slippedstreamed behind the leader to save his energy.
- The car was slipstreaming to gain an advantage during the race.
- Athletes often train to expertly slipstream in competitions.
Translations
Translations of the word "slipstream" in other languages:
๐ต๐น corrente de ar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคฒเคฟเคชเคธเฅเคเฅเคฐเฅเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Windschatten
๐ฎ๐ฉ aliran udara
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพััะบ ะฟะพะฒัััั
๐ต๐ฑ strumieล powietrza
๐ฏ๐ต ในใชใใในใใชใผใ
๐ซ๐ท sillage
๐ช๐ธ corriente de aire
๐น๐ท hava akฤฑmฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ๋ฆฝ์คํธ๋ฆผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุงุฑ ููุงุฆู
๐จ๐ฟ proudฤnรญ vzduchu
๐ธ๐ฐ prรบd vzduchu
๐จ๐ณ ๆฐๆต
๐ธ๐ฎ zrakovni tok
๐ฎ๐ธ loftstraumur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัะฐ ะฐาัะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แฐแแแ แแก แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hava axฤฑnฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ corriente de aire
Etymology
The term 'slipstream' originated in the early 20th century, derived from the combination of the words 'slip' and 'stream.' The 'slip' aspect refers to the reduction of drag or resistance one experiences when following closely behind another object. 'Stream' relates to the flow of air around the moving object. Initially, it was used in the context of aerodynamics and later adapted to various sports, especially motor racing and cycling. The concept is pivotal in understanding both physical dynamics in movement and strategic maneuvers in competitive environments.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #33,211 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 33211 slipstream
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- 33213 redrafted
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