air pocket
noun
: a condition of the atmosphere (such as a local downdraft) that causes an airplane to drop suddenly
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Make sure the roots are covered and press to remove any air pockets.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
Add a trowel full of bagged garden soil or compost to the hole and lightly press the soil into the hole to remove air pockets.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
This helps detect issues like air pockets, water damage, or faulty joints early and allows timely repairs.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
The scalloped edge is there to create tiny air pockets so that the blade glides through the leafy greens with ease and prevents sticking.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
Add a trowel full of bagged garden soil or compost to the hole and lightly press the soil into the hole to remove air pockets.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
This helps detect issues like air pockets, water damage, or faulty joints early and allows timely repairs.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
The scalloped edge is there to create tiny air pockets so that the blade glides through the leafy greens with ease and prevents sticking.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2025
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“Air pocket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/air%20pocket. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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