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aerodynamic lift

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Noun1.aerodynamic lift - the component of the aerodynamic forces acting on an airfoil that opposes gravity
lift
aerodynamic force - forces acting on airfoils in motion relative to the air (or other gaseous fluids)
ground effect - apparent increase in aerodynamic lift experienced by an aircraft flying close to the ground
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Such a configuration helps a feather resist twisting when it generates aerodynamic lift, says Chatterjee.
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