Jet

Word JET
Character 3
Hyphenation jet
Pronunciations /dʒɛt/

Definitions and meanings of "Jet"

What do we mean by jet?

A high-velocity fluid stream forced under pressure out of a small-diameter opening or nozzle. noun

An outlet, such as a nozzle, used for emitting such a stream. noun

Something emitted in or as if in a high-velocity fluid stream. noun

A jet-propelled vehicle, especially a jet-propelled aircraft. noun

A jet engine. noun

To travel by jet aircraft. intransitive verb

To move very quickly. intransitive verb

To propel outward or squirt, as under pressure. intransitive verb

A dense black coal that takes a high polish and is used for jewelry. noun

A deep black. noun

Made of or resembling a dense, black, highly polished coal. adjective

Black as coal; jet-black. adjective

A solid, dry, black, inflammable fossil substance, harder than asphalt, susceptible of high polish, and glossy in its fracture, which is conchoidal or undulating. noun

The color of jet; a deep, rich, glossy black. noun

Made of the mineral jet: as, jet beads; jet ornaments.

To throw out; shoot out; spurt forth, especially from a small orifice; spout; spurt.

To shoot forward; shoot out; project; jut.

To strut; stalk; assume a haughty or pompous carriage; be proud.

A collimated stream, spurt or flow of liquid or gas from a pressurized container, an engine, etc.

A spout or nozzle for creating a jet of fluid.

A type of airplane using jet engines rather than propellers.

An engine that propels a vehicle using a stream of fluid as propulsion.

A part of a carburetor that controls the amount of fuel mixed with the air.

A narrow cone of hadrons and other particles produced by the hadronization of a quark or gluon.

Drift; scope; range, as of an argument.

The sprue of a type, which is broken from it when the type is cold.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Jet

The word "jet" in example sentences

When was the term "jet set" widely believed to have been coined? ❋ Unknown (2011)

As in going around like a jet is a disguise, a deception. ❋ Unknown (2009)

We're going to have to wait until sunset and those flames will start to settle down because the winds will start to settle down, as what we call the jet stream decouples from the atmosphere. ❋ Unknown (2008)

And then overhead, we have very fast winds into the higher levels of the atmosphere, what we call the jet stream. ❋ Unknown (2008)

A sensible libertarian would look at your suggestion that Oprah's jet is a poor use of resources when some people don't have adequate medical care and be opposed to that level of suggested redistribution, but be comfortable with funding the court system. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The story stated that Los Angeles had invested $1 billion in jet packs for its police force. ❋ The Huffington Post News Team (2010)

The general rule for jetting is to drop one main jet size for every 2,000 feet of elevation increase. ❋ Cassandra (2009)

"If we can do that [commercialize biofuels for aviation], that gives our customers an alternative supply of fuel, and hopefully we could smooth out some of the spikes in jet fuel prices and allow airline operators to be more financially stable," Mr. Bryant said. ❋ Norihiko Shirouzu (2010)

Billowy sleeves, sexy open backs, deep ruffles in jet black and gem tones, elegant satins and chiffons, fur vests and skirts for spring and a distinctly retro silhouette all contributed to the grand, theatrical whole. ❋ Nathalie Michelle Gorman (2010)

Billowy sleeves, sexy open backs, deep ruffles in jet black and gem tones, ... ❋ Nathalie Michelle Gorman (2010)

This type of crime can be handled under the old maritime laws, and his attempt to blow up the jet is similar to an attempted act of piracy on the seas. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Technology could allow backup pilots to take control of a passenger jet from the ground. ❋ Scott McCartney (2010)

Inside of 40 years, from World War I to the Korean conflict, pilots went from shooting at each other with pistols from propeller-driven biplanes to dueling with cannons and missiles in jet aircraft moving faster than sound. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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