Definitions for downdraft
ˈdaʊnˌdræft, -ˌdrɑftdown·draft

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1. downdraftnoun

   a strong downward air current

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1. downdraftnoun

   a strong, downward air current; an air pocket or air hole

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1. downdraft

   In meteorology, an updraft is a small-scale current of rising air, often within a cloud.

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1. downdraft

   A downdraft is a downward current or sinking motion of air often observed in the atmosphere, bringing cold air from the upper levels to the surface. This meteorological phenomenon can typically occur in thunderstorms, leading to rapid changes in wind direction and speed, and is often responsible for destructive straight-line winds. Downdrafts can also be found in building ventilation systems and engine technology.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of downdraft in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of downdraft in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of downdraft in a Sentence

1. Larry McDonald:

   That's testament to the resilience of the bulls. It's a sign that the bulls are fighting and buying the dips. But when that breaks, that's when you get the big downdraft. We haven't had that since 2011.

2. Harold Hamm:

   We view the recent downdraft in oil prices as unsustainable given the lack of fundamental change in supply and demand.

3. Chris Jarvis:

   With the worst of the bad news priced in following last weeks capitulation trade, a very shorted oil market has traders running for cover, we continue to believe the pressures that have created this downdraft for oil prices are beginning to deflate and subside. Aggressive short traders are now paying the price.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=downdraft
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Downdraft
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downdraft
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Usage in printed sources
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