jet — a rapid stream of liquid, gas, or other matter forced out of a small opening
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a rapid stream of liquid, gas, or other matter forced out of a small opening
Pronunciation (IPA): /dʒet/
Example Sentences
- The comedian's jet black wig fell off during his performance, revealing his bald head!
- My boss always jets to exotic locations while we're stuck in the office
- The garden sprinkler sends jets of water across the lawn every morning
jet
NOUN[/dʒet/]
a rapid stream of liquid, gas, or other matter forced out of a small opening
a firefighter grips a heavy hose with both hands as he aims it toward practice targets. A thick, forceful stream of water shoots out from the nozzle in a straight line. The water pressure is so strong that the firefighter braces his feet against the ground to stay balanced. The powerful stream hits a practice dummy and knocks it backward with tremendous force. Other trainees watch from the sides, some covering their faces from water spray. Water droplets scatter in all directions from the impact point. a rapid stream of liquid forced out of a small opening with great pressure
The jet fills the net with what we get!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'jet' derives from the French verb 'jeter', meaning 'to throw'. The term evolved to describe the forceful ejection or shooting forth of a substance, as if something were being thrown out with great force.
Breakdown
jeter (French 'to throw') + -et (suffix forming a noun) = jet (something thrown or ejected forcefully; a stream of liquid or gas).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The comedian's jet black wig fell off during his performance, revealing his bald head!”
“My boss always jets to exotic locations while we're stuck in the office”
“The garden sprinkler sends jets of water across the lawn every morning”
“After jetting across five time zones, I had terrible jet lag”
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