26984 words

jet

9 definitions ā€¢ 9 examples
1
an aircraft with a jet engine that is able to fly very fast:

Examples:

a jet plane
a private jet
We flew to New York by jet.
2
a thin stream of something, such as water or gas, that is forced out of a small hole:

Examples:

She turned on the hose and a jet of water sprayed across the yard.
3
a small hole in a piece of equipment through which gas or another fuel is forced before it is burned:

Examples:

I think the gas jet must be blocked, because the oven won't light.
4
a hard, black stone that shines when it is rubbed and is used to make jewellery and other decorative objects
5

Examples:

I'm jetting off to New Zealand next week.
6
a strong, narrow, continuous flow, esp. of water or gas, that is forced out of a small hole:

Examples:

The whale blew a jet of water into the air.
7
a fast aircraft with a jet engine:

Examples:

He owns a private jet.
8
a hard, black, shiny stone that is used to make jewelry
9
to travel in a jet aircraft:

Examples:

Iā€™m jetting off to LA next week.

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