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- air lock/ˈeə lɒk/A sealed compartment with adjustable air pressure, used to allow passage between areas of different pressure (e.g., between a spacecraft and outer space, or between the outside and an underwater or pressurised environment).nounC2
- air log/ˈeə lɒɡ/A record of data related to air quality, atmospheric conditions, or air traffic compiled over time.nounRare / Technical
- air map/ˈeə ˌmæp/A map designed to be viewed from a significant altitude above the ground.nounC2
- air marshal/ˈeə ˌmɑː.ʃəl/A law enforcement officer who travels undercover on commercial flights to prevent hijackings and terrorist attacks.nounB2
- air mass/ˈeə ˌmæs/A large body of air with relatively uniform temperature, humidity, and pressure characteristics horizontally.nounB2-C1 (specialized)
- air mattress/ˈeə ˌmæt.rəs/An inflatable mattress that uses air as a cushioning medium, used primarily as temporary bedding.nounB1
- air medal/ˈɛə ˌmɛdəl/A military decoration awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces for single acts of heroism or meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight.nounRare
- air meter/ˈeə ˌmiːtə/An instrument for measuring the flow rate or quantity of air, or for analysing its properties (e.g., composition, velocity).nounC2
- air mile/ˈeə maɪl/A unit of distance equal to one nautical mile, used in air and sea navigation; also, a type of loyalty currency earned for flying on an airline or using a partner service.nounB2
- air miles/ˈeə maɪlz/A type of loyalty points earned by flying with an airline or using partner services, which can be redeemed for flights, upgrades, or other rewards.plural-nounB2
- air ministry/ˈeə ˌmɪn.ɪ.stri/A government department with responsibility for aviation and air force affairs.nounC2 (Historical/Formal)
- air miss/ˈeə mɪs/A dangerous situation where two aircraft come extremely close to colliding in flight, but do not actually collide.nounC1
- air national guard/ɛə ˈnæʃ(ə)nəl ɡɑːd/A reserve military force in the United States that operates under dual federal and state control, primarily providing air defense and support for civil authorities.nounLow
- air officer/ˈeə ˌɒf.ɪ.sə(r)/A high-ranking officer in an air force, typically holding the rank of air vice-marshal or above.nounC1
- air passage/ˈeə ˌpæs.ɪdʒ/A duct or channel through which air flows; specifically, the passages in the nose, throat, and lungs involved in respiration.nounB1/B2
- air photograph/ˈeə ˈfəʊ.tə.ɡrɑːf/A photograph taken from an aircraft, balloon, drone, or satellite.nounLow-Mid
- air piracy/eə ˈpaɪərəsi/The criminal act of hijacking an aircraft while it is in flight.nounC1
- air pistol/ˈeə ˌpɪs.təl/A small handgun that uses compressed air or gas to fire a pellet or BB, not an explosive charge.nounLow frequency (specific technical/niche term)
- air plant/ˈeə plɑːnt/A plant that grows without soil, typically absorbing water and nutrients from the air through its leaves; an epiphyte.nounC2
- air plot/ˈeə plɒt/A conspiracy or secret plan involving the use of aircraft, typically for illegal or destructive purposes.nounRare / Specialized
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