contrail

🇺🇸 /ˈkɑːntreɪl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈkɒntreɪl/
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A visible, condensed cloud-like trail left in the sky by an aircraft as it flies through the air.

The airplane left a long contrail behind as it soared through the blue sky.

translation

n. A visible, condensed cloud-like trail left in the sky by an aircraft as it flies through the air.

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Plural contrails