downwash.
downward air turbulence caused by a propeller or jet, but especially by helicopter blades
Meaning & usage
downward air turbulence caused by a propeller or jet, but especially by helicopter blades
The downward motion of air as a result of eddies behind a wing or chimney, etc.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English down- Proto-Indo-European *wed- Proto-Indo-European *-sḱéti Proto-Indo-European *wodsḱéti Proto-Germanic *waskaną Proto-West Germanic *waskan Old English wascan Middle English wasshen English wash English downwash From down- + wash.
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