turbulence
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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Violent or unsteady movement of air or liquids
The plane will experience some turbulence today
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)(Of times) instability and unpredictability
Unexpected turbulence in life is some of the scariest things.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Irregular motion of the atmosphere, especially when characterized by up-and-down currents.
The plane experienced severe turbulence during the flight.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A state of chaotic fluid motion.
The turbulence in the river made it difficult to navigate the boat.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A state of disturbance, disorder, or uncertainty.
The company is facing a period of turbulence due to the recent economic downturn.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A state of unrest or disorder in social or political affairs.
The country experienced political turbulence following the election results.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A state of emotional disturbance or agitation.
She experienced emotional turbulence after the breakup.
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Whistleblower claims Boeing Dreamliner could break apart midair
- This morning, growing turbulence for one of the world's largest airplane manufacturers Boeing, as the federal government has launched a new investigation into the company amid allegations about one of Boeing's airplanes.
This morning, growing turbulence for one of the world's largest airplane manufacturers Boeing, as the federal government has launched a new investigation into the company amid allegations about one of Boeing's airplanes.
- THIS MORNING, GROWING TURBULENCE
THIS MORNING, GROWING TURBULENCE
What is clear-air turbulence and how was SQ321 affected?
- Multiple analysts say the deadly turbulence that SQ321 encountered was likely a case of clear-air turbulence.
Multiple analysts say the deadly turbulence that SQ321 encountered was likely a case of clear-air turbulence.
- was likely a case of clear-air turbulence.
was likely a case of clear-air turbulence.
"Attention All Passengers" - Trevor Noah - (Crazy Normal) LONGER RE-RELEASE
- And I noticed this because we hit turbulence, coming into Johannesburg, there where hectic storms.
And I noticed this because we hit turbulence, coming into Johannesburg, there where hectic storms.
- And the plane started shaking, and you know it wasn't like calm turbulence.
And the plane started shaking, and you know it wasn't like calm turbulence.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny | Official Trailer
- There might be some turbulence.
There might be some turbulence.
- there might be some turbulence.
there might be some turbulence.
Whitlock's Hot Air Balloons with Steve Buscemi
- Folks, airplane travel has been experiencing some turbulence lately.
Folks, airplane travel has been experiencing some turbulence lately.
- Folks, airplane travel has been experiencing some turbulence lately.
Folks, airplane travel has been experiencing some turbulence lately.
Where do PILOTS+FLIGHT ATTENDANTS sleep on PLANES?Explained by CAPTAIN JOE
- And as a safety measure, their beds comes with a belt to be closed around your waist to prevent you from getting hurt in severe turbulence.
And as a safety measure, their beds comes with a belt to be closed around your waist to prevent you from getting hurt in severe turbulence.
- And as a safety measure, the beds come with a belt to be closed around your waist to prevent you from getting hurt in severe turbulence.
And as a safety measure, the beds come with a belt to be closed around your waist to prevent you from getting hurt in severe turbulence.
German Chancellor Merz meets Israeli PM Netanyahu in Jerusalem | DW News
- And that is a historical change that comes at the time of great international turbulence and change.
And that is a historical change that comes at the time of great international turbulence and change.
- And that is a historical change that comes at the time of great international turbulence and change.
And that is a historical change that comes at the time of great international turbulence and change.
The Worst Airline Experiences - Key & Peele
- Got a little turbulence coming up. Should be no problem.
Got a little turbulence coming up. Should be no problem.
- Got a little turbulence coming up.
Got a little turbulence coming up.
Why Are Cooling Towers Shaped Like That?
- I guess I just figured these processes wouldn't scale well because of turbulence, but I was wrong.
I guess I just figured these processes wouldn't scale well because of turbulence, but I was wrong.
- I guess I just figured these processes wouldn't scale well because of turbulence, but I was wrong.
I guess I just figured these processes wouldn't scale well because of turbulence, but I was wrong.
Baseball Aerodynamics
- When various scales of vortices emerge, it is called "Turbulence"
When various scales of vortices emerge, it is called "Turbulence"