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slipstream

/ˈslɪpstriːm/

Meanings
noun
The low-pressure zone immediately following a rapidly moving object, caused by turbulence.

Examples :

"The cyclist tucked in close behind the truck, hoping to take advantage of the truck's slipstream to reduce wind resistance. "
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Related Words

Illustration conventional

conventional noun

/kənˈvɛnʃənl/

A conventional gilt-edged security, a kind of bond paying the holder a fixed cash payment (or coupon) every six months until maturity, at which point the holder receives the final payment and the return of the principal.

"The school district issued a conventional to fund the new gymnasium. "

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immediately adverb

/əˈmiːdi.ətli/

In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.

"I hope we can begin immediately."

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incorporate verb

/ɪŋˈkɔɹpɚe(ɪ)t/ /ɪŋˈkɔː(ɹ).pəɹ.eɪt/ /ɪŋˈkɔɹpɚeɪt/

To include (something) as a part.

"The design of his house incorporates a spiral staircase."

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resistance noun

/ɹɪˈzɪstəns/

The act of resisting, or the capacity to resist.

"the resistance of bacteria to certain antibiotics"

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additional noun

/əˈdɪʃənəl/

Something added.

"The teacher assigned additional homework for the weekend. "

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turbulence noun

/ˈtɜːrbjələns/ /ˈtɜːbjʊləns/

The state or fact of being turbulent or agitated; tempestuousness, disturbance.

"The airplane experienced some turbulence on the flight, causing a few passengers to feel uneasy. "

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following verb

/ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/

To go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction.

"Follow that car!"

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boundaries noun

/ˈbaʊndəriz/ /ˈbaʊndriz/

The dividing line or location between two areas.

"The fence clearly marks the boundaries between our yard and our neighbor's yard. "

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travelling verb

/ˈtɹævl̩iŋ/

To be on a journey, often for pleasure or business and with luggage; to go from one place to another.

"My sister is travelling to Italy next week for vacation. "

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fantastic noun

/fænˈtæstɪk/

A fanciful or whimsical person.

"My little sister is a fantastic, always imagining dragons living in her closet. "

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advantage noun

/ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/ /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable to success, or to any desired end.

"The enemy had the advantage of a more elevated position."

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categorize verb

/ˈkætəɡəˌraɪz/ /ˈkætɪɡəˌraɪz/

To assign a category; to divide into classes.

"First, categorize incoming messages according to the needed actions."