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Meaning of the word jet in English

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jet

US /dʒet/
UK /dʒet/
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Noun

1.

a rapid stream of liquid or gas forced out of a small opening

Example:
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A powerful jet of water erupted from the hose.
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The volcano emitted a jet of ash and smoke.
Synonym:
streamspurtgushflowrush
2.

an aircraft powered by jet engines

Example:
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The private jet landed smoothly on the runway.
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We took a jet to cross the continent quickly.
Synonym:
jet planejet aircraft
3.

a hard, black lignite, taking a brilliant polish and used for ornaments

Example:
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She wore a necklace made of polished jet.
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The antique brooch was adorned with intricate carvings in jet.
Synonym:
ligniteblack amber

Verb

1.

to travel by jet aircraft

Example:
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We will jet across the Atlantic next week.
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He had to jet off to another meeting immediately.
Synonym:
flyrushspeeddash
2.

to emit in a jet; to squirt

Example:
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The fountain began to jet water high into the air.
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Oil began to jet from the broken pipe.
Synonym:
squirtspurtgushspraystream

Adjective

1.

of a deep glossy black

Example:
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Her hair was a beautiful jet black.
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The raven's feathers were a striking jet color.
Synonym:
inkypitch-blackravenebony
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jet lagjumbo jet