slipstream

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : 1. A current of air or water driven back by a rapidly moving solid object : Specifically, the area of reduced air pressure and forward-pulling airflow immediately behind a moving vehicle or aircraft. Usage The term "slipstream" is used to describe the aerodynamic phenomenon where an object moving through a fluid (like air) creates a wake that pulls or allows easier movement fo...