thermals

UK
/ˈθɜː.məlz/
US
/ˈθɜr.məlz/
thermalnoun

thermals

pl

thermals
pl
UK
/ˈθɜː.məl/
US
/ˈθɜr.məl/
Translations
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
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
rising air
convective current
thermal column
thermaladjective
Definitions
Relating to heat.
The thermal energy from the sun is harnessed to generate electricity.
Designed to retain body heat.
She wore a thermal jacket to keep warm during the winter hike.
Relating to heat or temperature; caused by heat.
The thermal expansion of the metal caused it to warp slightly.