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Updraft

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updraughtnoun(British) Alternative spelling of updraft. [an upward current of air, especially a strong one]
downdraughtnounAlternative spelling of downdraft. [(meteorology, American spelling) A strong, downward air current; an air pocket or air hole.]
downdraftnoun(meteorology, American spelling) A strong, downward air current; an air pocket or air hole.
outdraftnoun(nautical) An outward current, often specifically a river current pulling toward a downstream dam.
downdrawnounA downdraft.
draftnoun(Universal spelling) A version of a written work (such as a book or paper) or drawing.
through-draughtnoun(UK) A draught or air current that blows across a space; cross breeze.
downwashnoundownward air turbulence caused by a propeller or jet, but especially by helicopter blades
downburstnoun(meteorology) A powerful downward air current, especially one during a thunderstorm, often creating powerful divergent horizontal winds and strong wind shear upon impacting the surface.
indraftnounAlternative form of indraught (“drawing in”). [A draft or drawing inward.]
drawverbSenses relating to exerting force or pulling.
drawthnounThe act or process of drawing; a pull; draught.
withdraftnoun(chiefly US) Alternative spelling of withdraught. [(obsolete) Withdrawal , particularly:]
draughtnoun(British) A checker: a game piece used in the game of draughts.
drainagenounA natural or artificial means for the removal of fluids from a given area by its draining away.
deep draftnoun(nautical) Synonym of draft (depth of water needed to float a vessel)
withdraughtnoun(obsolete) Withdrawal , particularly:
airductnounAlternative form of air duct. [A duct, through which air is forced or extracted, that forms part of a building's air conditioning and ventilation system.]
updomingnoun(geology) A bulging upwards in a dome shape.
updootnoun(Internet slang, humorous) An upvote.

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