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imu — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • pull verb To apply force to something so it moves toward you.
  • slipstream noun The pocket of reduced air pressure and turbulence directly behind a fast-moving vehicle or object.
  • undertow noun A strong current beneath the surface of the water that pulls back out to sea after a wave breaks.

Senses

imu is used for these senses in English:

  • pull (uncountable) An attractive force which causes motion towards the source.
  • slipstream The low-pressure zone immediately following a rapidly moving object, caused by turbulence.
  • undertow A short-range flow of water returning seaward from the waves breaking on the shore.

pull — full definition

  1. verb To apply force to something so it moves toward you.
  2. verb To remove or withdraw something, especially from sale, publication, or use.
  3. verb To strain or injure a muscle or ligament.
  4. noun The act of pulling, or the force that draws something toward a source.
  5. noun Influence or the ability to get favorable treatment.

slipstream — full definition

  1. noun The pocket of reduced air pressure and turbulence directly behind a fast-moving vehicle or object.
  2. verb To follow closely behind a moving object or person to take advantage of the reduced air resistance or momentum they create.

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