slipstreams
Drafts behind vehicles
Slipstreams are the areas of reduced air resistance behind moving vehicles.
A cyclist riding in another's slipstream expends less energy.
The concept extends to any advantageous position created by someone ahead: The startup rode in the slipstream of the tech giants.
As a verb, to slipstream is to follow closely in such a draft.
Creating technical blueprints
- pelotonMain cycling group
- pacelineDrafting cyclist formation
- echelonLevel within hierarchy
- breakawaySudden separation from group
domestique · tow · bunch · sheltering · gap · pull · rotating · protected
Path left in water
- draftingCreating technical blueprints
- turbulenceChaotic flow patterns
- vortexRotating fluid column
- airflowMovement of atmosphere
streamlines · eddy · tow · suction
Directed rate of motion
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- momentumProduct of mass, velocity
- surgeSudden powerful increase
- propulsionForce driving movement forward
boost · slingshot · gaining · closing · rapid · swift · overtaking · pull
Creating technical blueprints
- tailgatingFollowing another vehicle unsafely
- overtakePass while moving faster
- towPull something behind
- nose-to-tailUsing the entire animal
Distance traveled by vehicle
- optimizationMaximizing efficiency or performance
- economySystem of trade and production
- platooningAlternating personnel strategically
- hypermilingMaximizing vehicle fuel efficiency
drafting
Creating technical blueprints
breakaway · domestique · tow · bunch · sheltering · gap · pull · rotating · protected · slingshotting
wake
Path left in water
- draftingCreating technical blueprints
- turbulenceChaotic flow patterns
- vortexRotating fluid column
airflow · streamlines · eddy · tow · suction
velocity
Directed rate of motion
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- momentumProduct of mass, velocity
- surgeSudden powerful increase
propulsion · boost · slingshot · gaining · closing · rapid · swift · overtaking · pull · tow
drafting
Creating technical blueprints
- tailgatingFollowing another vehicle unsafely
- overtakePass while moving faster
- towPull something behind
mileage
Distance traveled by vehicle
- optimizationMaximizing efficiency or performance
- economySystem of trade and production
- platooningAlternating personnel strategically
slipstreamsheadwinds
Wind facing travelers
air resistance · drag · wind resistance · turbulence · crosswinds
slipstreamsheadwinds
Wind facing travelers
resistance · obstacles · impediments · uphill battles · hindrances