Meanings
nounjet propulsion (uncountable)
- uncountablePropulsion that is caused by the expulsion of a jet of fluid, especially by a jet engine or jellyfish.
- uncountableThe study of devices propelled by jet propulsion
Translations
German Düsenantrieb, Strahlantrieb
- Düsenantriebmethod of propulsion
- Strahlantriebmethod of propulsion
Greek αεριοπροώθηση
- αεριοπροώθηση (aerioproóthisi)method of propulsion
Hungarian sugárhajtás
- sugárhajtásmethod of propulsion
Polish napęd odrzutowy
- napęd odrzutowymethod of propulsion
Spanish propulsión a chorro
- propulsión a chorromethod of propulsion
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APA
jet propulsion. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jet%20propulsion
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“jet propulsion.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/jet%20propulsion. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
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