Definition of Aerodynamics

the study of air and how it works when an object moves through it

Examples of Aerodynamics in a sentence

Birds have a natural understanding of aerodynamics that allows them to fly through even the windiest conditions.  🔊

Great pilots have a firm understanding of aerodynamics that allows them to steer a heavy metal machine like a plane through air pockets.  🔊

When the skydiver’s parachute failed to open, he used his knowledge of aerodynamics to float on the air and safely land.  🔊

Acrobats use aerodynamics to ride the air and push themselves from bar to bar.  🔊

NASA uses their understanding aerodynamics to determine the speed and angle needed for the rocket to ride the air into space.  🔊

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