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up·draft (

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n.

An upward current of air.

updraft (

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An upward current of warm, moist air. With enough moisture, the current may visibly condense into a cumulus or cumulonimbus cloud. Compare downdraft.

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updraft - a strong upward air current

draft, draught - a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle)

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