aerodynamic lift
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- noun
- /ˌɛəroʊdaɪˈnæmɪk lɪft/
- Specialized
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sustentación aerodinámica
- To achieve flight, an aircraft needs to generate enough aerodynamic lift to counteract the weight of the plane.
Examples
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The car, 48 millimeters longer than the GranCabrio and GranCabrio Sport, is characterized by a front end that is inspired directly by the MC Stradale, adopting a profile designed to optimize the aerodynamic lift and flow.
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The wings of the bird are shaped to maximize aerodynamic lift, allowing it to soar effortlessly through the sky.
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Engineers test the aerodynamic lift of new designs in wind tunnels to ensure they perform well in flight.
Synonyms
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The upward force on a wing that helps a plane fly
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Morphology
This is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'aerodynamic' (relating to movement through air) modifies 'lift' (an upward force), so the combined meaning — upward force produced by air over a wing — is directly derivable from the parts. The compositional pattern is common in technical vocabulary and across languages, making it transparent to a learner who knows both constituents.
Etymology
Aerodynamic lift comes from the simple image of air moving past a wing so the air pushes the wing up; aerodynamic is about moving air and lift is the upward push. So, 'aerodynamic lift' means the 'upward force' that helps birds and planes 'stay aloft'.