"downdraft" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: downdrafts [plural]
Etymology: down- + draft Etymology templates: {{af|en|down-|draft}} down- + draft Head templates: {{en-noun}} downdraft (plural downdrafts)
  1. (meteorology, American spelling) A strong, downward air current; an air pocket or air hole. Tags: US Categories (topical): Meteorology, Wind Synonyms: downdraught Related terms: downburst Translations (a strong, downward air current): caitheamh anuas (note: in chimney) [masculine] (Irish), rabat [Guernsey, masculine] (Norman)

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