fan-jet (n.)

  1. an airplane propelled by a fanjet engine

    [ Syn: fanjet , turbofan , turbojet ]

  2. a jet engine in which a fan driven by a turbine provides extra air to the burner and gives extra thrust

    [ Syn: fanjet , fanjet engine , turbojet , turbojet engine , turbofan , turbofan engine ]

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