updraught
|up/draught|
B2
/ˈʌpˌdrɑːft/
rising air current
Etymology
Etymology Information
'updraught' originates from the combination of 'up' and 'draught', where 'up' indicates direction and 'draught' refers to a current of air.
Historical Evolution
'draught' changed from the Old English word 'dræht' and eventually became the modern English word 'draught'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a pull or drawing', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a current of air'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a current of rising air, typically used in meteorology to describe air that moves upward.
The glider soared higher on the updraught.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/14 11:06