air dam

noun Automotive.

a spoiler mounted at the front of an automobile to reduce air flow on the underside of the chassis to increase stability.

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Origin of air dam

First recorded in 1970–75

Words nearby air dam

air corridor, air cover, air cushion, air cushion vehicle, air cylinder, air dam, air division, air door, air drill, air duct, air embolism
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British Dictionary definitions for air dam

air dam

noun

any device, such as a spoiler, that reduces air resistance and increases the stability of a car, aircraft, etc
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