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downrush

/ˈdaʊn.rʌʃ/

Translations

downrushnoun

downrushes

/ˈdaʊn.rʌʃ/

courant descendantEmploi courant en météorologie et pour un mouvement d’air ou d’eau vers le bas.

The downrush of cold air from the mountains made the temperature drop suddenly.

Le courant descendant d’air froid venant des montagnes a fait chuter la température brusquement.

Additional translations

descente rapideSens général, moins technique.

Synonyms

downrushadjective

more downrush

Comp.

most downrush

Super.

/ˈdaʊn.rʌʃ/

/ˈdaʊnˌrʌʃ/

Used attributively to describe winds or air currents characterized by rapid downward motion.

descendantSe dit surtout d’un courant ou de vents se déplaçant vers le bas.

Downrush winds can reach speeds capable of toppling trees.

Des vents descendants peuvent atteindre des vitesses capables de renverser des arbres.

Synonyms

downrushnoun

A rapid downward movement, especially of air or water.

The downrush of cold air from the mountains made the temperature drop suddenly.

(Meteorology) A strong downward current of air produced by a thunderstorm, often causing damaging winds at the surface.

The cornfield was flattened by the downrush that accompanied the severe storm.

downrushadjective

Relating to or characterized by a rapid downward movement, especially of air.

Downrush winds can reach speeds capable of toppling trees.