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contrail [ˈkɒntreɪl] n
(Engineering / Aeronautics) another name for vapour trail [from con(densation) + trail] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations contrail n (Aviat) → Kondensstreifen m How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Ever since he was a child, Furui has dreamed of creating a business combining education and his fascination for things foreign--a fascination he picked up as a child watching airplanes leave contrails in Chiba skies. On Wednesday and Thursday, workers will add the fresh flowers: white and lavender dendrobium orchids and blue delphinium florets on the jet contrails, with a desert landscape including neon orange, hot pink, brown, rust and tan roses. Ten thousand invisible successes--swift, decisive contrails melting into the soft, nibbling bark of next year's wobbly fawns. |
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