| aircraft |
any man-made vehicle that can fly through the air, such as an airplane, helicopter, glider, or balloon. |
| aircraft carrier |
a very large warship with a flat upper deck on which airplanes can take off and land. |
| air curtain |
a draft of compressed air blown continuously across a doorway, usu. downward, to act as a door in maintaining interior temperature. |
| airdrome |
an airport or landing field. |
| airdrop |
to deliver by parachute from an aircraft. [2 definitions] |
| air-dry |
to allow to dry by the process of evaporation into the air rather than by the use of an appliance. [2 definitions] |
| Airedale |
one of a breed of large, long-legged terriers with wiry tan hair and black markings. |
| airfare |
fare for traveling by aircraft, esp. by airplane. |
| airfield |
a level surface, usu. with one or more paved runways, on which aircraft land and take off; airport. |
| airflow |
a flow of air, esp. around a moving vehicle, missile, or the like. |
| airfoil |
any aircraft part or surface, such as a wing or rudder, designed to utilize aircurrents to aid in propelling, lifting, and controlling movement. |
| air force |
the aviation branch of a nation's military forces, or one of the units under an air command. |
| air-fuel |
pertaining to the air and fuel injected at the same time into a combustion engine. |
| air gun |
a gun that is operated by compressed air and usu. fires small pellets. [2 definitions] |
| air hole |
an opening for the intake or discharge of air or gas. [3 definitions] |
| airily |
in a lighthearted manner; breezily. [2 definitions] |
| airiness |
the quality or condition of being airy or fresh. [2 definitions] |
| airing |
an exposure to air or wind, so as to refresh or dry. [3 definitions] |
| air lane |
a route regularly used by aircraft; airway. |
| airless |
lacking air or fresh air; stuffy. [2 definitions] |
| air letter |
an airmail letter. [2 definitions] |