TechnologyAugust 13, 2026

streamliner

STREEM-ly-ner

Definition

A vehicle designed with a sleek, aerodynamic shape to minimize wind resistance and achieve high speeds.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'streamline,' which emerged in the early 20th century to describe the scientific design of objects to reduce drag, combining 'stream' (referring to airflow) and 'line' (referring to shape).

In the news

The article uses 'streamliner' to describe the JCB Hydromax vehicle, emphasizing its specialized design built specifically for breaking land speed records.

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