Jet
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noun
,
verb
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(As a noun)
Jet ( noun )
- A stream of water or air forced out of a small opening.
- A jet aircraft.
- A jet engine.
- A dark mineral or fossil, typically coal, that takes a good polish and is used for ornaments and jewelry.
Origin:
Mid 17th century: from french jet, from jeter "to throw", from latin jactare.
Examples:
- The water jet was powerful and hit my face.
- The jet was flying at an altitude of 30,000 feet.
- The jet engine was the most powerful in its class.
- She wore a jet necklace.
- I bought a jet black suit.
(As a verb)
Jet ( verb )
- A stream of water or air forced out of a small opening.
- A jet aircraft.
- A jet engine.
- A dark mineral or fossil, typically coal, that takes a good polish and is used for ornaments and jewelry.
Origin:
Mid 17th century: from french jet, from jeter "to throw", from latin jactare.
Examples:
- The water jet was powerful and hit my face.
- The jet was flying at an altitude of 30,000 feet.
- The jet engine was the most powerful in its class.
- She wore a jet necklace.
- I bought a jet black suit.