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updraft

noun up·draft \ˈəp-ˌdraft, -ˌdräft\

: an upward flow of air

Full Definition of UPDRAFT

:  an upward movement of gas (as air)
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First Known Use of UPDRAFT

circa 1887

Rhymes with UPDRAFT

abaft, aircraft, butt shaft, campcraft, camshaft, crankshaft, downdraft, driveshaft, engraft, handcraft, indraft, kingcraft, life raft, rockshaft, scoutcraft, seacraft, skin graft, spacecraft, stagecraft, statecraft, tradecraft, witchcraft, woodcraft
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updraft

noun up·draft \ˈəp-ˌdraft\

Definition of UPDRAFT for Kids

:  an upward movement of air

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  1. updraft
  2. updraft kiln
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