Kelvin wake pattern

English

Etymology

Named after Lord Kelvin, who first explained it mathematically.

Noun

Kelvin wake pattern (plural Kelvin wake patterns)

  1. The wake pattern produced by waterfowls, boats, etc. crossing water, consisting of two wake lines that form the arms of a V, with the source of the wake at the point.
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