DOWNWASH

Etymology

Noun

downwash (plural downwashes)

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.

Anagrams

• wash down, washdown

Source: Wiktionary



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PUNGENCY

(noun) wit having a sharp and caustic quality; “he commented with typical pungency”; “the bite of satire”


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