plural of wake vortex

(aviation, aerodynamics) One of the paired vortices formed behind any heavier-than-air aircraft when producing lift, created by the velocity differential between the air being accelerated downwards by the wings (or other lifting surface), on the one hand, and the unaccelerated air beyond the aircraft's wingtips, on the other.

(aviation) The disturbances formed in the atmosphere behind an aircraft passing through the air, consisting primarily of a combination of wake vortices and jet blast or prop wash.

A boat used to create a wake suitable for wakeboarding

present participle of wake up and smell the coffee

present participle of wake up and smell the ashes

present participle of wake up on the wrong side of bed

A telephone call to awaken someone at a certain time, especially one requested by the person while staying at a hotel. / (figuratively) An alert, reminder, or call to action caused by a dramatic event.

plural of wake-up call

plural of Kelvin wake pattern