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Definition of updraft

updraft

/ˈʌp.dræft/
(UK: updraught)
up · draft
Plural:updrafts
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updraft Lexical Profile

updraft Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American An upward current or movement of air or gas, especially within a storm cloud or a chimney.

Example

"The glider pilot used the warm updraft to gain altitude over the valley."

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• Nearby Words

update
updater
updo
updraft
upend
upfield
upfront

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Updraft. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/updraft
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