jet

A1
Pronunciation
/dʒɛt/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

A spout or nozzle for creating a jet of fluid.

3 Definition

A type of airplane using jet engines rather than propellers.

4 Definition

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

5 Definition

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

6 Definition

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

7 Definition

Drift; scope; range, as of an argument.

8 Definition

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

9 Definition

A hard, black form of coal, sometimes used in jewellery.

10 Definition

(color) The colour of jet coal, deep grey.

Verb
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

To spray out of a container.

2 Definition

To spray with liquid from a container.

Example Sentences
  • Farmers may either dip or jet sheep with chemicals.
3 Definition

To travel on a jet aircraft or otherwise by jet propulsion

4 Definition

To move (running, walking etc.) rapidly around

5 Definition

To shoot forward or out; to project; to jut out.

6 Definition

To strut; to walk with a lofty or haughty gait; to be insolent; to obtrude.

7 Definition

To jerk; to jolt; to be shaken.

8 Definition

To adjust the fuel to air ratio of a carburetor; to install or adjust a carburetor jet

9 Definition

To leave.

Adjective
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Propelled by turbine engines.

Example Sentences
  • jet airplane
2 Definition

Very dark black in colour.