jet (EN)

noun, verb, adjective

noun “jet”

1. a type of airplane that flies using engines that push out fast-moving streams of air
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   The jet flew across the sky much faster than the old propeller planes.
2. an engine that moves a vehicle by pushing out a fast stream of liquid or gas
   The airplane's jet roared as it took off from the runway.
3. a strong, narrow stream of liquid or gas that comes out quickly from a pressurized container or engine
   The firefighter aimed the hose, and a powerful jet of water shot out to douse the flames.

verb “jet”

1. to travel using an airplane that is powered by jet engines
   They jetted off to Paris for a weekend getaway.
2. to forcefully shoot liquid out of a container
   Water jetted out of the broken pipe, flooding the basement.
3. to move very quickly from one place to another
   The kids jetted around the playground, laughing and playing tag.

adjective “jet”

1. describes something that is moved by engines that produce a stream of air or gas to push forward
   The jet boat zoomed across the lake at incredible speed.