updraft

Definition

  • noun: an upward flow of air
  • noun: an upward movement of gas (as air)

Examples

  • hawks soaring on 'updrafts'

Movie quotes

  • (..) We're in position. Proceed. Howdy! Must admire their spirit. There's your pal. What're you doing? Look at the updraft. The angle. It's going to shift course. You sure? It's definitely a sidewinder. It'll move left. (..)
    1996 Twister
  • (..) what's on the Mesonet? Winds are continuing to back. Okay, guys, lets go get it. Mobile lab. Is it me, or is the main updraft shifting? Upper-level winds are veering. It might dissipate. Do we have time to get in front of it? Rotation is increasing. Shear is knots. outbound, inbound. (..)
    1996 Twister