jet-propelled

adjective

jet-pro·​pelled ˈjet-prə-ˈpeld 

1

: moving by jet propulsion

2

: suggestive of the speed and force of a jet airplane

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for jet-propelled

• unparalleled
• barrelled
• beheld
• chiselled
• compelled
• dispelled
• excelled
• expelled
• handheld
• impelled
• marvelled
• misspelled

Kids Definition

jet-propelled

adjective

jet-pro·​pelled

ˌjet-prə-ˈpeld

: propelled by a jet engine