Meaning Of The Word Jet engine

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jet engine
countable noun: A jet engine is an engine in which hot air and gases are forced out at the back. Jet engines are used for most modern aircraft.

jet engine in American English
an engine for aircraft, ships, etc., operating on the principle of jet propulsion
noun: an engine, as an aircraft engine, that produces forward motion by the rearward exhaust of a jet of fluid or heated air and gases

jet engine in British English
noun: a gas turbine, esp one fitted to an aircraft

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