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jet-propelled

adjective jet-pro·pelled \ ˈjet-prə-ˈpeld \

Definition of jet-propelled

1 : moving by jet propulsion
2 : suggestive of the speed and force of a jet airplane

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First Known Use of jet-propelled

1877

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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JET-PROPELLED Defined for English Language Learners

jet-propelled

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Definition of jet-propelled for English Language Learners

  • : moved forward by a jet engine

JET-PROPELLED Defined for Kids

jet-propelled

adjective jet-pro·pelled \ ˌjet-prə-ˈpeld \

Definition of jet-propelled for Students

: driven forward or onward by a jet engine

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