slipstream Meaning & Definition
What Does Slipstream Mean?
Slipstream is used as a noun meaning The low-pressure zone immediately following a rapidly moving object, caused by turbulence. It is also used to mean A generated advantage which makes forward movement easier. As a verb, it means To take advantage of the suction produced by a slipstream by travelling immediately behind the slipstream generator.
Quick Facts About Slipstream
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈslɪp.stɹiːm/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | race, wash and backwash |
| Plural | slipstreams |
| Verb forms | slipstreams, slipstreaming, slipstreamed |
Slipstream Definition (Noun)
- The low-pressure zone immediately following a rapidly moving object, caused by turbulence.
- A generated advantage which makes forward movement easier.
- The relative wind experienced as a result of movement through air.
- The airflow over a propeller-driven aircraft generated by the motion of its propeller(s).
- A genre of fantastic or non-realistic fiction that crosses conventional genre boundaries.
Slipstream as a Verb
- To take advantage of the suction produced by a slipstream by travelling immediately behind the slipstream generator.
Although dangerous, over-the-road truck drivers sometimes slipstream with each other to save fuel.
- To incorporate additional software (such as patches) into an existing installer.
Synonyms of Slipstream
Slipstream synonyms and antonyms →Slipstream in a Sentence
Although dangerous, over-the-road truck drivers sometimes slipstream with each other to save fuel.
Word Forms & Grammar
slipstream (countable and uncountable, plural slipstreams)
slipstream (third-person singular simple present slipstreams, present participle slipstreaming, simple past and past participle slipstreamed)
Words That Rhyme With Slipstream
Origin of Slipstream
Compound of slip + stream. Fiction sense coined by cyberpunk author Bruce Sterling in 1989.
Pronouncing Slipstream
The standard pronunciation of slipstream is /ˈslɪp.stɹiːm/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (slɪp).
Frequently Asked Questions About Slipstream
Is slipstream a noun or a verb?
Slipstream is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for slipstream?
You can replace slipstream with words such as race, wash and backwash. See the full list of slipstream synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of slipstream?
The plural of slipstream is slipstreams.
What is the past tense of slipstream?
The past tense of slipstream is slipstreamed. The present participle is slipstreaming.