airspeed

noun

airspeed

noun

Etymology From air + speed.

1

Aeronautics, Aerospace, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The speed of an aircraft relative to the air through which it is flying.

  • Holonym: air data
Derived terms
airspeed indicator, airspeedometer
Related terms
flight recorder

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