downdraught meaning

Noun: downdraught
Usage: Brit, Cdn (=downdraft)

1. A strong downward air current
   - downdraft [N. Amer]

Derived forms: downdraughts

Type of: draft [N. Amer], draught [Brit, Cdn]

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1. from the vertical winds re-constructed from the flight data, it is estimated that the downdraught was over 30 knots
2. The 2088 cc engine with its single Solex downdraught carburettor now produced.
3. It was also considered most unlikely that the accident had been solely caused by a sudden downdraught.
4. After half a circle, he was in a downdraught of  " 15 m / s.
5. The female creates a powerful downdraught of water with her tail near the gravel to excavate a depression.