wind resistance

collocation in English

meaningsofwindandresistance

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wind
noun
uk
/wɪnd/us
/wɪnd/
a current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to ...
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resistance
noun
uk
/rɪˈzɪs.təns/us
/rɪˈzɪs.təns/
the act of fighting against something that is attacking you, or refusing to ...
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(Definition ofwindandresistancefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Indeed, in research for large masonry works, considerations of tipping over under force of wind are not as important as those relative towindresistanceitself.
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Already an aeroplane has climbed over 40,000 feet, where thewindresistanceis less.
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Lowwindresistanceis, therefore, a primary consideration.
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Its long rod penetrator is only about one inch in diameter in order to reduce itswindresistance, which increases rapidly with its diarneter.
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Allowing for certain factors likewindresistance, the letter travelled approximately 1/112th of a mile per hour or 16 yards per hour.
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The windows have been tested forwindresistanceand water penetration.
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The open design of the trestle was used to reducewindresistanceand is a major reason why the trestle is still in service today.
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However, they are heavier than open trailers and create morewindresistance, decreasing the mileage of the towing vehicle.
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It also increaseswindresistance, which can prove fatal to the host tree in a hurricane.
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In addition, factors such aswindresistancereduce overall system efficiency.
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These changes were designed to reducewindresistanceand weight, decreasing coal consumption and allowing for more cargo to be transported.
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Their funnels were hinged to lower horizontally to reducewindresistancewhile under sail.
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Both funnels were semi-retractable to reducewindresistancewhile under sail.
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When not in use, the turntable azimuth sprocket drive is disengaged, allowing the structure to weathervane and seek a position of minimumwindresistance.
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The paddle had tiny holes drilled through it to decreasewindresistanceand hence increase the force of each stroke.
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For the lowestwindresistance(which increases fuel efficiency), a teardrop shape is desirable.
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The stiffening truss is open to reducewindresistance.
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Like a roof chop, it also has the advantage of reducing a car's frontal area and reducingwindresistance.
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The rigging was of iron cable instead of the traditional hemp, again with a view to reducingwindresistance.
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