jet propulsion

NOUN

propulsion by jet discharge

Synonyms

WEAK

jet power pulse-jet propulsion ram-jet propulsion reaction propulsion resojet propulsion rocket power rocket propulsion turbojet propulsion

Example Sentences

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First, there are new technologies: radar and jet propulsion in World War II, computers during the Cold War, robotics and artificial intelligence today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025

Microbes beat water with hair-like projections or tail whips, but salps swim via jet propulsion, Sutherland said.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2024

From there, the "Nasa-mad" Dr Taylor had the opportunity to work at the space agency's jet propulsion laboratory before spending some time at the California Institute of Technology.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2023

Biden speaking in video conference call with the leadership of space agency’s jet propulsion laboratory team expressed awe over the Feb. 18 landing of Perseverance.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2021

The eyes of Sandy Thomas needed only jet propulsion to become flying saucers.

From Lighter Than You Think by Bond, Nelson Slade