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Noun: upcurrent
  1. A strong upward air current
    "Glider pilots seek out upcurrents to gain altitude";
    - updraft [N. Amer], updraught [Brit]

Derived forms: upcurrents

Type of: draft [N. Amer], draught [Brit, Cdn]

Encyclopedia: Upcurrent