wind tunnel
noun
: a tunnellike passage through which air is blown at a known velocity to investigate air flow around an object (such as an airplane part or model) placed in the passage
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Perfection in the time trial, perfection in the wind tunnel.
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2025
The longtime Disney Parks fan returned for round three in the wind tunnel to earn a fan a trip to the theme park in honor of its 70th anniversary.
—Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 17 July 2025
This test was the third of a series of wind tunnel tests, giving experts insights into the noise the aircraft makes when flying at high speeds.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 16 July 2025
Indoor skydiving facilities have gained in popularity over the last 20 years, with the official count now standing at over 200 wind tunnels worldwide.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 8 May 2025
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2025
The longtime Disney Parks fan returned for round three in the wind tunnel to earn a fan a trip to the theme park in honor of its 70th anniversary.
—Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 17 July 2025
This test was the third of a series of wind tunnel tests, giving experts insights into the noise the aircraft makes when flying at high speeds.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 16 July 2025
Indoor skydiving facilities have gained in popularity over the last 20 years, with the official count now standing at over 200 wind tunnels worldwide.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 8 May 2025
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“Wind tunnel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wind%20tunnel. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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