Meaning & use
slipstreaming
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Moving closely behind another moving vehicle or person to take advantage of the reduced air resistance they create.
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The cyclist saved energy by slipstreaming behind the lead rider for most of the race.
Race car drivers use slipstreaming to gain speed before overtaking on the straightaway.
A note on using this word
This technique, also called "drafting" in American English, can reduce the trailing competitor's air resistance by a significant margin.
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