aero

adjective

\ ˈer-(ˌ)ō

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Definition of aero

(Entry 1 of 2)

: of or relating to aircraft or aeronautics an aero engine

aero

abbreviation

Definition of aero (Entry 2 of 2)

aerodynamic

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Following Sunday’s Iowa Corn 300, which saw 955 on-track passes versus 378 last year, Frye and company were feeling optimistic about the progress being made in Year 1 of the new, low downforce, universal aero kits. — Jim Ayello, Indianapolis Star, "IndyCar racing with its new aero kits is 'awesome,' or perhaps 'bland'," 9 July 2018 The zero-gravity seats are made from a mattress designed through research by aero-medical sciences and sleep psychology. — Taylor Mead, House Beautiful, "This Private Airline Is Offering Incredible First Class Tickets You Can Actually Afford," 9 July 2018 Granted, 48 of those wins came during the competitive aero kit era (2015-17), but the smart money remains on Chevrolet despite the emergence of a universal aero kit. — Jim Ayello, USA TODAY Sports, "IndyCar season preview: Predicting 2018 champion, best rookie, top manufacturer," 7 Mar. 2018 This goes back to the car’s aesthetics: That long, fairly ungainly front overhang allows it to more effectively leverage aero forces. — Dan Neil, WSJ, "2019 McLaren Senna: A Pet Racecar for Billionaires," 31 May 2018 And sleek, aero bike jerseys are helpful on long rides. — Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, "Six Good Old T-Shirt's, Just in Time for Summer," 22 May 2018 There was so much downforce with the last couple of years of the aero kits. — Lear, Detroit Free Press, "New Indy Car has history in Detroit," 8 May 2018 Private Frank Mitchell, 204 aero squad, North Island. — sandiegouniontribune.com, "May 6, 1918: 13 drown at Ocean Beach," 6 May 2018 Granted, 48 of those wins came during the competitive aero kit era (2015-17), but the smart money remains on Chevrolet despite the emergence of a universal aero kit. — Jim Ayello, USA TODAY Sports, "IndyCar season preview: Predicting 2018 champion, best rookie, top manufacturer," 7 Mar. 2018

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