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# turbulence

noun (turbulence — uncountable)

«turbulence» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. Turbulence is sudden, uneven movement of air or water that makes a plane shake or a boat rock. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/turbulence/#m1)
2. A time of confusion, trouble or sudden change. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/turbulence/#m2)
3. Turbulence can also describe a wild, stormy or restless character. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/turbulence/#m3)

### In the lessons

Used in travel and safety: "We are flying through turbulence; please fasten your seat belts." In science: smooth (streamlined) flow versus turbulent flow of air and water. In history and news: political turbulence.

### Examples

- The plane shook because of turbulence. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/turbulence/#x1)
- Keep your seat belt on in case of turbulence. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/turbulence/#x2)
- The pilot warned us about turbulence ahead. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/turbulence/#x3)
- Turbulence is uncomfortable but usually not dangerous. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/turbulence/#x4)
- The river rapids create turbulence in the water. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/turbulence/#x5)
- The country went through a time of turbulence. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/turbulence/#x6)
- The attitude is that of thoughtful repose, but the short, curly hair, dilated nostrils, and strongly marked features leave no doubt as to the force and turbulence of his character. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/turbulence/#x7)

### Note

Uncountable: "some turbulence", not "a turbulence". Adjective: turbulent.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «turbulence» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/T/turbulence/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«turbulence» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/turbulence.html) on Mova free.