aerodynamic

Examples

• All

• This bike has a light-weight, space-age carbon frame and handlebars positioned to put the rider in a more aerodynamic posture.

  Nightcrawler (2014)

• Cheng Xu has made important contributions to aerodynamic design as an engineer and educator.

  Academic text (2005)

• All we need to do is make something that has similar aerodynamic properties.

  Bakgat 2 (2010)

• Another thing this really depends on is how aerodynamic the object is.

  The Action Lab

• What is really cool is that a disc is way, way more aerodynamic than a sphere.

• After World War II, interest in wind tunnels for high-speed aerodynamic research increased.

  Academic text (2003)

• The Galant is built with increased dimensions throughout, is more aerodynamic, and is available in four models.

  Academic text (1993)

• A smooth finish was needed in order to decrease aerodynamic drag and skin irritation.

  Academic text (1993)

• The new sports car features an aerodynamic design that allows it to cut through the air with ease.

• To achieve maximum speed, the aircraft was built with aerodynamic shapes to reduce air resistance.

Synonyms

S

streamlined

vsaerodynamic

8 4.5

A shape that lets something move smoothly through air or water, like a dolphin

is specific to air and to the science of airflow rather than general fluids

S

sleek

vsaerodynamic

2 3.7

Shaped smoothly to move quickly through air or water

focuses on technical air flow reduction rather than appearance or style

Compounds

A

aerodynamic lift

• Specialized

1 5.8

An upward force from moving air that holds a wing up

A

aerodynamic force

• Specialized

1 6.0

A push or pull from air on something moving through it, for example lift and drag on a wing

How Aerodynamic

streamlined

8 4.5

sleek

2 3.7

aerodynamic

16 5.8

blunt

99 1.0

boxy

11 3.2

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology