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downwash

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "downwash" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables

8 characters

English (US)

Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “downwash” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.

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downwash

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Definitions ofdownwash

1noun

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.

Nearby Words

17 words

Before

downturn downturned downturns downward downwardly downwardness downwards downwarp

downwash(current)

After

downway downweed downweigh downweight downweighted downwind downwith downy

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