airstream
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- noun
- /ˈɛrˌstrim/
:
viento predominante
- The airstream swept through the trees, creating a soothing rustling sound in the leaves.
Examples
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As the hot air balloon ascended, the gentle airstream carried it smoothly over the countryside.
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on the airstream, wings
Fiction book (1997) -
When the airstream reaches the telescope opening, it flows into the cavity, where it hits a small curved ramp near the top of the opening.
Academic text (2002) -
The coil extracts heat from the exhaust airstream to preheat the outdoor airstream, thus requiring less energy for makeup air heating.
Academic text (2005) -
It is a mistake to believe the UK has ever had consistently cold winters (other than during the depths of the LIA); we are on a predominantly westerly airstream, and temperatures rise and fall according to its frequency.
Blog text (14) -
The strong airstream lifted the kite high into the sky, making it dance against the blue.
Synonyms
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1.0
Moving air that blows outside and can be strong
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1.0
A light cool wind that feels pleasant
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3.2
A steady flow of water, air, or ideas
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3.5
The movement of air through or around things
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3.9
The direction the wind blows most often in an area
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3.3
A movement of air from one place to another
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2.8
Movement of air through a space or system
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2.6
Air moving through a place or system
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3.5
A flow of air moving through a space, often as a breeze or strong gust
How Strong
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Airstream comes from the parts air and stream, with stream meaning a 'flow' like a river of air. So, an airstream can mean a steady current or prevailing wind that moves across a region.