fanjet
fanjet · fanjets
Synonym of turbofanSynonym of turbofan (“type of jet engine”).
Meaning
2 sensesSynonym of turbofan (“type of jet engine”).
Synonym of turbofan (“aircraft with such engines”).
More definitions
- a jet engine in which a fan driven by a turbine provides extra air to the burner and gives extra thrust
- an airplane propelled by a fanjet engine
Origin
From fan + jet.From fan + jet.
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Forms
plural: fanjetsSynonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- a jet engine in which a fan driven by a turbine provides extra air to the burner and gives extra thrust:fan-jetfanjet engineturbojetturbojet engineturbofanturbofan engine
- an airplane propelled by a fanjet engine:fan-jetturbofanturbojet