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streamline

UK
/ˈstriːm.laɪn/
US
/ˈstrim.laɪn/

Translations

streamlinenoun
streamlines
pl
UK
/ˈstriːm.laɪn/
US
/ˈstrim.laɪn/
profil aérodynamique
The streamline of the car's body helps it achieve better fuel efficiency.
Le profil aérodynamique de la carrosserie de la voiture contribue à réduire sa consommation de carburant.
ligne de courantEn mécanique des fluides.
The engineer studied the streamline patterns to improve the efficiency of the water flow.
L’ingénieur a étudié les lignes de courant pour améliorer l’efficacité de l’écoulement de l’eau.
Synonyms
profile
contour
flow line
sleek line
aerodynamic shape
streamline form
form
shape
silhouette
outline
streamlineverb
streamlined
Past Simple
streamlined
Past Participle
streamlining
Gerund
UK
/ˈstriːmlaɪn/
US
/ˈstriːmlaɪn/
rationaliserS’emploie pour une organisation, un processus ou un système.
The company decided to streamline its operations to cut costs and improve productivity.
L’entreprise a décidé de rationaliser ses opérations pour réduire les coûts et améliorer la productivité.
aérodynamiserPour une forme ou un véhicule.
The engineers streamlined the car to improve its fuel efficiency.
Les ingénieurs ont aérodynamisé la voiture pour améliorer son efficacité énergétique.
Synonyms
enhance
systematize
refine
optimize
rationalize
simplify
streamlineadjective
more streamline
Comp.
most streamline
Super.
UK
/ˈstriːmlaɪn/
US
/ˈstriːmlaɪn/
Used attributively to describe objects designed for reduced drag or sleek appearance.
The aircraft features a streamline nose for better aerodynamics.
L’avion possède un nez aérodynamique pour de meilleures performances aérodynamiques.
Additional translations
fuseléSe dit d’une forme élancée et effilée.
Synonyms
smooth-lined
streamlined
aerodynamic
sleek
well-designed
sleek-lined
slimmed-down
trim
efficient

Definitions

streamlinenoun
A design or arrangement that reduces resistance to motion through a fluid, typically used in reference to vehicles or aircraft.
The streamline of the car's body helps it achieve better fuel efficiency.
A line along which the flow of a fluid is least disturbed, often used in fluid dynamics.
The engineer studied the streamline patterns to improve the efficiency of the water flow.
streamlineverb
To design or provide with a form that presents very little resistance to a flow of air or water, increasing speed and ease of movement.
The engineers streamlined the car to improve its fuel efficiency.
To make (an organization or system) more efficient and effective by employing faster or simpler working methods.
The company decided to streamline its operations to cut costs and improve productivity.
streamlineadjective
Designed or shaped to offer the least resistance to air or water; sleek and efficient in form.
The aircraft features a streamline nose for better aerodynamics.
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