jet

Meanings

• noun

  An aircraft propelled by jet engines.

  - "The Concorde is a supersonic jet."
  - "He took a jet to New York."

• noun

  A fast-moving body of water, such as a wave.

  - "The surfer rode the jet of water towards the shore."
  - "The water jet from the hose reached a great distance."

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Pronunciation

1. /dʒɛt/
   
   
   
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2. /dʒɛt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jet
jetty , whet , fret , abet , getty

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Variants

List of all variants of jet that leads to same result
jet , jetlike , jets , jetted , jetting , jet-black , jet engine , jet engines , jet lag , jet lags , jet-lagged , jet-propelled , jet propulsion , jet propulsions

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Etymology

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From the Old French jette, meaning 'thrown' or 'cast'

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Trivia

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1. The first jet engine was invented in 1939 by Sir Frank Whittle.

2. The fastest commercial jet is the Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental, which can reach speeds of up to 575 miles per hour.

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Related Concepts

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1. Jet engine: A type of engine that uses a fan to suck in air, compress it, mix it with fuel, and ignite it to produce thrust.

2. Commercial jet: A large jet used for transporting passengers.

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Culture

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Jets have been a symbol of speed, luxury, and power in popular culture. They have been featured in numerous films, books, and songs.

How to Memorize "jet"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, modern aircraft taking off and soaring through the sky.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jet' with the sound of an aircraft engine or the image of a fast-moving body of water.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Jets go fast and fly high in the sky.

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