fanjet
- noun
- /ˈfænˌdʒɛt/
- Specialized
:
turbofan
- The fanjet engine is known for its fuel efficiency.
Examples
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Many modern aircraft use fanjets for propulsion.
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A fanjet can fly at higher altitudes than most other commercial aircraft.
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Engineers are testing a prototype fanjet designed for supersonic speeds.
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The new fanjet offers improved efficiency compared to older propeller planes.
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The new fanjet engine is designed to reduce fuel consumption while increasing thrust.
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Airlines are investing in fanjet technology to improve efficiency and reduce noise during flights.
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The fanjet's design allows for smoother takeoffs and landings compared to older jet engines.
Synonyms
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1.7
A fast plane powered by engines that push out air
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3.7
An engine that pushes a plane by shooting out fast hot air
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2.7
A fast plane that uses jet engines to fly high
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6.1
A jet engine with a big fan that gives extra power and saves fuel on passenger planes
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5.1
A jet motor with a large front fan that pushes extra air to make the plane move forward
An engine with a large fan that pushes extra air to make the plane go faster
A jet engine with a large front fan that pushes extra air to make more power and save fuel
Compounds
- Specialized
A jet engine with a large front fan that pushes extra air to make more power and save fuel
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Fanjet is made from the words fan 'a device that moves air' and jet 'a jet engine'. So a fanjet is an engine or plane that uses a big fan at the front to push air and move the plane more efficiently.