NOUN | phenomenon | aerodynamic lift, lift | the component of the aerodynamic forces acting on an airfoil that opposes gravity |
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Meaning | The component of the aerodynamic forces acting on an airfoil that opposes gravity. | |
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Synonym | lift | |
Narrower | ground effect | apparent increase / increase in aerodynamic lift experienced by an aircraft flying close to the ground |
Broader | aerodynamic force | Forces acting on airfoils in motion relative to the air (or other gaseous fluids) |
Spanish | sustentación |
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