An economic contraction.
A decrease in the general price level, that is, in the nominal cost of goods and services as well as wages.
The removal of soil and other loose material from the ground (or another surface) by wind, leaving it exposed to erosion.
An act or instance of deflating.
A sudden transient rush, flood or increase.
A deployment in large numbers at short notice.
The maximum amplitude of a vehicle's forward/backward oscillation.
The tapered part of a windlass barrel or a capstan, upon which the cable surges, or slips.
A momentary reversal of the airflow through the compressor section of a jet engine due to disruption of the airflow entering the engine's air intake, accompanied by loud banging noises, emission of flame, and temporary loss of thrust.
A sudden electrical spike or increase of voltage and current.
The swell or heave of the sea (FM 55-501).
To slack off a line.
To experience a momentary reversal of airflow through the compressor section due to disruption of intake airflow.
To accelerate forwards, particularly suddenly.
To rush, flood, or increase suddenly.