jet

US /dʒet/
UK /dʒet/
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1.

chorro, surtidor

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

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A powerful jet of water erupted from the hose.
Un potente chorro de agua brotó de la manguera.
The volcano emitted a jet of ash and smoke.
El volcán emitió un chorro de ceniza y humo.
2.

jet, avión a reacción

an aircraft powered by jet engines

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The private jet landed smoothly on the runway.
El jet privado aterrizó suavemente en la pista.
We took a jet to cross the continent quickly.
Tomamos un jet para cruzar el continente rápidamente.
3.

azabache

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

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She wore a necklace made of polished jet.
Llevaba un collar hecho de azabache pulido.
The antique brooch was adorned with intricate carvings in jet.
El broche antiguo estaba adornado con intrincadas tallas en azabache.
1.

viajar en jet, salir disparado

to travel by jet aircraft

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We will jet across the Atlantic next week.
Volaremos en jet a través del Atlántico la próxima semana.
He had to jet off to another meeting immediately.
Tuvo que salir volando a otra reunión de inmediato.
2.

chorrear, lanzar a chorros

to emit in a jet; to squirt

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The fountain began to jet water high into the air.
La fuente comenzó a chorrear agua alto en el aire.
Oil began to jet from the broken pipe.
El aceite comenzó a chorrear del tubo roto.
1.

azabache, negro brillante

of a deep glossy black

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Her hair was a beautiful jet black.
Su cabello era de un hermoso negro azabache.
The raven's feathers were a striking jet color.
Las plumas del cuervo eran de un llamativo color azabache.