downdraft Sentence Examples

  1. The downdraft from the plane's engine made the tree sway violently.
  2. The pilot skillfully maneuvered the plane through the downdraft, preventing a crash.
  3. The wind turbines were generating electricity from the strong downdrafts.
  4. The meteorologist warned of the potential for severe downdrafts and turbulence in the area.
  5. The paraglider was caught in a sudden downdraft, causing him to lose altitude rapidly.
  6. The birds were struggling to stay aloft in the strong downdrafts caused by the storm.
  7. The fire department used a downdraft to extinguish the flames in the building.
  8. The smoke from the fire was carried away from the area by the downdraft.
  9. The downdraft caused the kite to spiral uncontrollably towards the ground.
  10. The glider pilot used the downdraft to gain speed and altitude.

downdraft Meaning

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downdraft (n)

a strong downward air current

Synonyms & Antonyms of downdraft

FAQs About the word downdraft

a strong downward air current

stagnation, downtrend,downturn, downswing, slowdown, recession, downbeat, slump,panic, bust

development, boom, growth, development, boom,growth, advancement, recovery,progress, recovery

The downdraft from the plane's engine made the tree sway violently.

The pilot skillfully maneuvered the plane through the downdraft, preventing a crash.

The wind turbines were generating electricity from the strong downdrafts.

The meteorologist warned of the potential for severe downdrafts and turbulence in the area.