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air pocket

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air pocket
n.
A downward air current that causes an aircraft to lose altitude abruptly. Also called air hole.
air pocket
Noun
a small descending air current that causes an aircraft to lose height suddenly
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.air pocket - a local region of low pressure or descending air that causes a plane to lose height suddenly
air hole, pocket
atmospheric phenomenon - a physical phenomenon associated with the atmosphere
Translations
air pocket n → bolsa de aire
air pocket n → trou m d'air
air pocket n → Luftloch nt
air pocket n → vuoto d'aria


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