SLIPSTREAMING
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Slipstreaming.
Slipstreaming - as a noun
The flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
airstream11backwash22race6wash10Slipstreaming - as a verb
To take advantage of the suction produced by a slipstream by travelling immediately behind the slipstream generator.
Example: "Although dangerous, over-the-road truck drivers sometimes slipstream with each other to save fuel."
To incorporate additional software (such as patches) into an existing installer.
Example Sentences
"In motorsports, slipstreaming refers to the strategy of driving closely behind another car to reduce air resistance and increase speed."
"The art of slipstreaming is often utilized by birds during migration to conserve energy by flying in the wake of others."
"In aviation, slipstreaming is the phenomenon of reduced air pressure behind a moving aircraft that can affect the performance of subsequent aircraft."
"During a marathon, slipstreaming can be helpful in maintaining a more efficient pace and conserving energy over the long distance."
"Professional cyclists often take turns slipstreaming each other to distribute the effort and maximize their overall speed."
Word Game Points
Is SLIPSTREAMING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, slipstreaming is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SLIPSTREAMING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is SLIPSTREAMING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, slipstreaming is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSLIPSTREAMING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is SLIPSTREAMING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, slipstreaming is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSLIPSTREAMING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
