aerodynamic lift

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aerodynamic lift - the component of the aerodynamic forces acting on an airfoil that opposes gravity

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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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