tur‧bo‧jet /ˈtɜːbəʊdʒet $ ˈtɜːrboʊ-/ noun [countable]

1. a powerful engine that makes something, especially an aircraft, move forwards, by forcing out hot air and gases at the back

2. an aircraft that gets power from this type of engine

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