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downrush

UK
/ˈdaʊn.rʌʃ/
US
/ˈdaʊn.rʌʃ/

Translations

downrushnoun
downrushes
pl
UK
/ˈdaʊn.rʌʃ/
US
/ˈdaʊn.rʌʃ/
The downrush of water from the dam was powerful.
Поток воды из плотины был мощным.
The downrush of air during the storm was intense.
Спуск воздуха во время шторма был интенсивным.
Additional translations
обвал
порыв
Synonyms
cascade
downpour
torrent
flood
rush
downrushadjective
more downrush
Comp.
most downrush
Super.
UK
/ˈdaʊn.rʌʃ/
US
/ˈdaʊnˌrʌʃ/
Used attributively to describe winds or air currents characterized by rapid downward motion.
Synonyms
downrushing
downgoing
downflow
downdraft
catabatic
downward
descending
falling
plunging
swooping

Definitions

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.
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