Downdraft (Noun)
Meaning
A strong downward air current.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- As I flew the glider over the mountain, I encountered a strong downdraft that sent me plummeting towards the trees.
- The paraglider pilot struggled to stay aloft in the turbulent air as a downdraft caught his wing and pulled him down.
- Near thunderstorms, a downdraft can sometimes cause a plane to lose altitude rapidly, making it difficult for the pilot to control.
- The hikers took shelter behind a rock as a downdraft from the storm above whipped up a whirlwind of dust and debris.
- In areas with tall buildings, a downdraft can create hazardous winds that make it difficult for pedestrians to walk safely.