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noun
A test facility through which air is forced in a controlled manner so as to study the effects of flow around airfoils, aircraft, motor cars etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: air tunnel
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noun
A space where air currents are naturally funneled through sets of walls or structures, like alleyways or between high-rise buildings.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly
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noun
a structure resembling a tunnel where air is blown at known velocities for testing parts of aircraft
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: structure, construction
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