upcurrent en · NOUN
Etymology
From up- + current.
Meanings
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An upward-moving current.
There was no time to take evasive action, and the airship was caught in a violent upcurrent.
2014, Michael Allaby, Tornadoes:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| upcurrents | Number=Plur | lexicographic |