air-intake


noun
    • an opening in an aircraft through which air is drawn, esp for the engines

    • the amount of air drawn in

  1. the part of a carburettor or similar device through which air enters an internal-combustion engine

  1. any opening, etc, through which air enters, esp for combustion or cooling purposes

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How to use air-intake in a sentence

  • The position of air intake is a matter of great importance, especially in large towns.

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