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air pocket a localized region of low air density or a descending air current, causing an aircraft to suffer an abrupt decrease in height air pocket [′er ‚päk·ət] (engineering) An air-filled space that is normally occupied by a liquid. Also known as air trap. (meteorology) An expression used in the early days of aviation for a downdraft; such downdrafts were thought to be pockets in which there was insufficient air to support the plane. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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This rule applies to any wine anywhere, any time: Wines
need to be stored lying down to prevent an air pocket in the bottle
causing an early loss of quality. You'll hit the second air pocket when your opponents start
talking about money. It's a crack that gives vent to a subterranean air pocket,
and when conditions are right, you can hear the throaty rumble or feel
its emitted gust. |
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