updraft
|up/draft|
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/ˈʌpˌdræft/
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/ˈʌpˌdrɑːft/
rising air current
Etymology
Etymology Information
'updraft' originates from the combination of 'up' and 'draft', where 'up' indicates direction and 'draft' refers to a current of air.
Historical Evolution
'updraft' was formed in modern English by combining 'up' and 'draft'.
Meaning Changes
The term has consistently referred to a rising air current since its inception.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45