Slipstream
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The area behind a vehicle moving through something where there is not so much [air resistance] (if moving through air. This can be used to gain speed before overtaking someone in a race.
Also if in space when [your spaceship] is in the slipstream of another it cant be detected by the other [ships] sensors (but this is only if you are in an episode of star trek).Slipstream meaning & definition 1 of Slipstream.
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A current of air or water driven back by a revolving propeller or jet engine.
Slipstream meaning & definition 2 of Slipstream.
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Slipstream in IndyCars. The area of clean air behind a car that is generated by the wings and ground effect. This can be used to advantage by pursuing cars.
Slipstream meaning & definition 3 of Slipstream.