jet-propelled plane

Definitions of jet-propelled plane
  1. noun
    an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
    synonyms: jet, jet plane
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    fan-jet, fanjet, turbofan, turbojet
    an airplane propelled by a fanjet engine
    jetliner
    a large jet plane that carries passengers
    jumbo jet, jumbojet
    a very large jet plane
    twinjet
    a jet plane propelled by two jet engines
    type of:
    aeroplane, airplane, plane
    an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
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