aerodynamic

American  

[air-oh-dahy-nam-ik] / ˌɛər oʊ daɪˈnæm ɪk /

adjective

1. having the effect of reducing the drag on an object as it moves through the air or as air flows around it.

2. of, relating to, or informed by the science of aerodynamics.

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aerodynamic Scientific  

/ âr′ō-dī-năm′ĭk /

1. Designed to reduce or minimize the drag caused by air as an object moves though it or by wind that strikes and flows around an object. The wings and bodies of airplanes have an aerodynamic shape.

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Example Sentences

Ford poured big money into developing its aerodynamic Taurus sedan, hoping to fend off the famously reliable Accord at a time when quality problems plagued Detroit.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Cas say the helmet is a departure from the standard helmet shape and has clearly been designed to specifically enhance aerodynamic performance because the back of the helmet protrudes.

From BBC

I speak, of course, of the, uh, rising Winter Olympic panic that male ski jumpers, hoping to improve aerodynamics and, um, lengthen their jumps, may be covertly:

From The Wall Street Journal

The reason anyone who hurls themselves off a mountain for a living might perform such a procedure is a matter of aerodynamics.

From The Wall Street Journal

The cars are also smaller and lighter, have less downforce and have 'active aerodynamics' - where both front and rear wings open on the straights to increase speed and the possibility for energy recovery.

From BBC

Related Words

• modernized
• simplified