FANJET

fanjet, fan-jet, fanjet engine, turbojet, turbojet engine, turbofan, turbofan engine

(noun) a jet engine in which a fan driven by a turbine provides extra air to the burner and gives extra thrust

fanjet, fan-jet, turbofan, turbojet

(noun) an airplane propelled by a fanjet engine

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

fanjet (plural fanjets)

(aviation) A turbofan engine.

(aviation) (aviation) An airplane powered by turbofan engines.

Synonyms

• turbofan

Source: Wiktionary



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