1. The flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller
   "The small plane was buffeted by the slipstream of the larger aircraft";
   - airstream, race, backwash, wash
    
2. The low-pressure zone immediately following a rapidly moving object
   "The cyclist took advantage of the slipstream behind the lead rider"

1. Take advantage of a slipstream behind another vehicle by following closely behind it (to reduce drag)
   "The race car slipstreamed behind the leader to conserve fuel"

Derived forms: slipstreams, slipstreaming, slipstreamed

Type of: flow

Encyclopedia: Slipstream