jet
UK: dʒet | US: dʒet
n. 1. a high-speed stream of liquid or gas forced through a narrow opening
n. 2. an aircraft powered by jet engines
n. 3. a hard black mineral used in jewelry
v. 1. to travel or propel by jet aircraft
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The word "jet" originates from the Old French "jaiet" (modern French "jet"), derived from Latin "gagates," meaning "of Gagae," a town in Lycia (modern Turkey) known for its black mineral. The sense of "stream of water" emerged in the 17th century, influenced by the forceful ejection of liquids. The aviation meaning (mid-20th century) stems from "jet propulsion," reflecting the technology's rapid motion akin to a fluid jet.
The firefighter aimed the water jet at the burning building.
We took a jet to Paris for the weekend.
Her necklace was made of polished jet.
The engine can jet exhaust gases at supersonic speeds.
He jetted off to Dubai for a business meeting.