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down·draft

 (doun′drăft′)
n.
1. A strong downward current of air.
2. A downward trend; downturn: The business hit a downdraft.
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down•draft

(ˈdaʊnˌdræft, -ˌdrɑft)

n.
a downward current, as of air.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.downdraft - a strong downward air current
draft, draught - a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle)
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