JET


Meaning of JET in English

~ 1

■ noun

1》 a rapid stream of liquid or gas forced out of a small opening.

2》 a ~ engine.

↘an aircraft powered by ~ engines.

■ verb ( ~s , ~ting , ~ted )

1》 spurt out in a ~.

2》 travel by ~ aircraft.

Origin

C16: from Fr. ~er 'to throw', based on L. jactare , frequentative of jacere 'to throw'.

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~ 2

■ noun

1》 a hard black semi-precious variety of lignite.

2》 a glossy black colour.

Origin

ME: from OFr. jaiet , from L. Gagates , from Gk gagatēs 'from Gagai ', a town in Asia Minor.

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