: a flow of air
especially
: the motion of air (as around parts of an airplane in flight) relative to the surface of a body immersed in it
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The central idea for blended-wing aircraft is that fashioning a plane out of a single, wide, wing-like structure would reduce the area that touches external airflow, thereby reducing drag that holds a plane back.
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Selectively remove plant branches to improve airflow.
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They are designed to rest around your neck and offer features like adjustable airflow, rechargeable batteries, and a bladeless design for safety.
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Also, make sure nothing is blocking the airflow of your heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system.
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Calif.
senior Correspondent, Time, 12 June 2025
Selectively remove plant branches to improve airflow.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
They are designed to rest around your neck and offer features like adjustable airflow, rechargeable batteries, and a bladeless design for safety.
—Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 6 June 2025
Also, make sure nothing is blocking the airflow of your heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 3 June 2025
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“Airflow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airflow. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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airflow
noun
air·flow
-ˌflō 
: a flow of air
especially
: the motion of air (as around parts of an airplane in flight) compared to the surface of a body surrounded by the air
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