Jetter

Quick meaning: Jetter is a noun meaning Any of a number of devices that eject a pressurized stream of liquid.

Meaning

Any of a number of devices that eject a pressurized stream of liquid.

More Meanings

1. (often science fiction) A vehicle or engine that works by jet propulsion.
2. One who drives or rides in a jet-propelled vehicle.
3. A place where there is a natural spout or eruption, such as a geyser or jet of lava.
4. (roller derby) A jammer (player who attempts to score points by making their way past other players) on the televised version of the game.
5. comparative form of jet: more jet
6. An animal, such as a squid or jellyfish, that moves by jet propulsion. (Often used to distinguish it from similar animals with a different method of locomotion.)
7. (obsolete) A self-confident person full of braggadocio.

Example Sentences

The jetter was upon us and it was a piston-powered engine.

So helpe me God , so were ye better ; What shulde a begger be a jetter?

'Be not too confident.' 'Faith, I am not. Should a begger be a jetter? And yet—'

The medium-volume jetter has separate high pressure hoses for large and small diameter drains.

Word Forms

• jetters

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include jaunter, bravado, jostler, jotter, windjammer, jockette.

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