HyperDic: aerodynamic_lift

English > 1 sense of the expression aerodynamic lift:
NOUNphenomenonaerodynamic lift, liftthe component of the aerodynamic forces acting on an airfoil that opposes gravity
English > aerodynamic lift: 1 sense > noun 1, phenomenon
MeaningThe component of the aerodynamic forces acting on an airfoil that opposes gravity.
Synonymlift
Narrowerground effectapparent increase / increase in aerodynamic lift experienced by an aircraft flying close to the ground
Broaderaerodynamic forceForces acting on airfoils in motion relative to the air (or other gaseous fluids)
Spanishsustentación

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