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ALL meanings of air pocket

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  • noun air pocket a localized region of low air density or a descending air current, causing an aircraft to suffer an abrupt decrease in height 3
  • noun air pocket any pocket of air that prevents the flow of a liquid or gas, as in a pipe 3
  • noun air pocket a downdraft or, sometimes, an updraft that can cause an aircraft to change altitude suddenly 3
  • noun air pocket An air pocket is a small area filled with air that prevents the flow of a liquid or gas, for example, in a pipe. 3
  • noun air pocket current of air 1
  • noun air pocket air trapped in liquid 1
  • noun air pocket (not in technical use) a nearly vertical air current that can cause an aircraft to experience a sudden change in altitude, usually a decrease. 1
  • noun air pocket a local region of low atmospheric pressure, or a local downward current; especially one that causes an aircraft to lose height suddenly. 0
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