De duw
Example: De duw van de motoren helpt het vliegtuig op te stijgen.
Definition
"De duw" refers to the thrust generated by an aircraft's engines that propels it forward, helping the plane to take off and maintain flight. It is a crucial force in aviation that overcomes air resistance and enables movement through the air.
Etymology
The term "de duw" comes from the Dutch verb "duwen," meaning to push. In aviation, "de duw" metaphorically describes the pushing force engines provide to move an aircraft forward. Did you know? The concept of 'thrust' has been key since the earliest days of powered flight.
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"De duw" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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