underair

/ˈʌndərɛr/

Definitions

1. noun

air that is trapped or stagnated under a surface, especially in a vehicle

“The mechanic checked for underair in the car’s tires.”

2. verb

to trap or stagnate air under a surface

“The design of the car’s hood underaired the air, causing a strange noise.”

Synonyms

  • airlock
  • underpressure

Antonyms

  • overpressure
  • ventilation