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Meaning ofjetin English

jet

us//dʒɛt//uk//dʒet//

Pluraljets
Past Tensejetted
Participle Verbjetting
Third Person Singularjets

Definitions

Noun
1. a stream of fluid under pressure; from a container
2. an engine using fluid for propulsion (turbine, rocket)
3. a carburetor part regulating fuel-air mix
  The engine's jet was clogged with dirt.
4. a dark grey color (like coal)
  The designer chose a jet color for the background of the website.
5. an airplane with jet engines
  The company owns a private jet for business trips.
6. a black, hard coal form (used in jewelry)
  The necklace featured a beautiful jet stone as its centerpiece.
Verb
1. to shoot or project forward quickly
  The water jetted out of the hose quickly.
2. to adjust carburetor settings; fuel flow
  The mechanic had to jet the engine to improve its performance.
3. to spray out (a liquid, etc.)
  The fire hose will jet water to put out the fire.
4. to travel by jet propulsion; fast movement
  The new employees will jet to the conference in New York.

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