thermals

UK
/ˈθɜː.məlz/
US
/ˈθɜr.məlz/

Translations

thermalnoun

thermals

pl

thermals
pl
UK
/ˈθɜː.məl/
US
/ˈθɜr.məl/
термикавиац., планеризм
The eagle soared effortlessly on the thermal, gaining altitude without flapping its wings.
Орёл легко парил в термике, не взмахивая крыльями.
Additional translations
термразг., спец.; в планеризме
Synonyms
rising air
convective current
thermal column

Definitions

thermalnoun
A type of clothing or fabric designed to retain body heat and provide warmth.
She wore a thermal under her sweater to stay warm during the winter hike.
A rising current of warm air, used by gliders and birds to gain height.
The eagle soared effortlessly on the thermal, gaining altitude without flapping its wings.