downdraft

English

Alternative forms

• downdraught

Etymology

From down- +‎ draft.

Noun

downdraft (plural downdrafts)

1. (meteorology, American spelling) A strong, downward air current; an air pocket or air hole.

Related terms

• downburst

Translations

a strong, downward air current

• Irish: caitheamh anuas m (in chimney)
• Norman: rabat m (Guernsey)