- aerodynamic shape
- shape which is designed to move through air easily
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
aerodynamic shape
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aerodynamic — [[t]e͟əroʊdaɪnæ̱mɪk[/t]] ADJ GRADED: usu ADJ n If something such as a car has an aerodynamic shape or design, it goes faster and uses less fuel than other cars because the air passes over it more easily. The secret of the machine lies in the… … English dictionary
aerodynamic — aer|o|dy|nam|ic [ ,eroudaı næmık ] adjective 1. ) an aerodynamic shape or design allows an airplane, car, etc. to move through the air in a smooth and fast way 2. ) relating to aerodynamics ╾ aer|o|dy|nam|i|cal|ly [ ,eroudaı næmıkli ] adverb … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
aerodynamic — UK [ˌeərəʊdaɪˈnæmɪk] / US [ˌeroʊdaɪˈnæmɪk] adjective physics 1) an aerodynamic shape or design allows a plane, car etc to move through the air in a smooth and fast way 2) relating to aerodynamics Derived word: aerodynamically UK… … English dictionary
Aerodynamic diameter — is a physical property of a particle in a viscous fluid such as air. In general, particles have irregular shapes with actual geometric diameters that are difficult to measure. Aerodynamic diameter is an expression of a particle s aerodynamic… … Wikipedia
Aerodynamic — Aer o*dy*nam ic, Aerodynamic A [ e]r*o*dy*nam ic, a. 1. Pertaining to the force of air in motion. [1913 Webster] 2. having a shape designed to minimize wind resistance (aerodynamic drag) when moving through the air or other gas; used especially… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Aerodynamic — Aer o*dy*nam ic, Aerodynamic A [ e]r*o*dy*nam ic, a. 1. Pertaining to the force of air in motion. [1913 Webster] 2. having a shape designed to minimize wind resistance (aerodynamic drag) when moving through the air or other gas; used especially… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Aerodynamic potential flow code — Aerodynamic potential flow or panel codes are used to determine the velocity and subsequently the pressure distribution on an object. This may be a simple two dimensional object, such as a circle or wing and it may be a three dimensional vehicle … Wikipedia
aerodynamic — ► ADJECTIVE 1) relating to aerodynamics. 2) having a shape which reduces the drag from air moving past. DERIVATIVES aerodynamically adverb … English terms dictionary
aerodynamic form — shape which is designed to move through air easily … English contemporary dictionary
shape — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 physical outline ADJECTIVE ▪ basic, simple ▪ The children cut the paper into various simple shapes. ▪ overall ▪ characteristic, distinctive … Collocations dictionary
