Noun 1. United States architect (born in 1925) (synonym) Robert Venturi, Robert Charles Venturi (hypernym) architect, designer
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Noun 1. a tube with a constriction; used to control fluid flow (as in the air inlet of a carburetor) (hypernym) tube, tubing (part-holonym) carburetor, carburettor
A narrow tunnel under the side pod, shaped like an inverted wing. As air enters and is forced through the narrow center,its speed increases, creating a low pressure area between the bottom of the car and the track. This creates a suction effect, which holds the car to the track.