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jets

The correct spelling is jets.

How to pronounce jets

noun

IPA: /dʒɛts/

Say it like: Jet-s

The correct spelling is jets. A collimated stream, spurt or flow of liquid or gas from a pressurized container, an engine, etc. For example: "Farmers may either dip or jet sheep with chemicals."

Usage Examples

Farmers may either dip or jet sheep with chemicals.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A collimated stream, spurt or flow of liquid or gas from a pressurized container, an engine, etc.
  2. 2.A spout or nozzle for creating a jet of fluid.
  3. 3.A type of airplane using jet engines rather than propellers.
  4. 4.An engine that propels a vehicle using a stream of fluid as propulsion.
  5. 5.A part of a carburetor that controls the amount of fuel mixed with the air.

verb

  1. 1.To spray out of a container.
  2. 2.To spray with liquid from a container.
  3. 3.To travel on a jet aircraft or otherwise by jet propulsion
  4. 4.To move (running, walking etc.) rapidly around
  5. 5.To shoot forward or out; to project; to jut out.

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