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air dam

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air dam
n.
A device made of metal or plastic fitted beneath the front bumper of an automobile and intended to enhance aerodynamics and stability by blocking the flow of turbulent air under the chassis.
air dam
n
(Engineering / Automotive Engineering) any device, such as a spoiler, that reduces air resistance and increases the stability of a car, aircraft, etc.


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