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twinjet

twinjet

6.4
A plane with two jet engines used to carry people
  • noun
  • /ˈtwɪnˌdʒɛt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : avión bimotor
  • twinjet like the 777

Examples

  • Three of the An-148-100EA versions of the twinjet are currently being completed at United Aircraft's Vaso factory in Voronezh for the Russian government.

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  • Tom Ballantyne: "The Boeing 777 is the world's largest twinjet, carrying over 300 passengers up to 9,380 nautical miles (17,370 kilometers), depending on the model."

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  • The Boeing 777, a popular twinjet, is known for its range and efficiency.

  • Many airlines operate the Airbus A321 twinjet for its cost-effectiveness and passenger capacity.

  • This new model of twinjet has advanced technology to reduce fuel consumption while increasing speed.

Synonyms

jet
vstwinjet
558 1.7

A fast plane powered by engines that push out air

is limited to aircraft that have exactly two of those engines
jet plane
vstwinjet
7 2.7

A fast plane that uses jet engines to fly high

is narrower meaning aircraft must have exactly two engines
jet-propelled plane
vstwinjet
3.9

A plane powered by jet engines that flies very fast

refers only to aircraft with exactly two such engines

How Many Engines

multiengine airplane
  • Specialized
4.7
twinjet
  • Specialized
6.4

Surface Forms

twinjet singular
twinjets plural

Morphology

twinjet = twin + jet (transparent) = twin + jet

Meaning is directly the combination of 'twin' and 'jet' (a jet aircraft with two engines), a straightforward technical compound.

Etymology

Twinjet is made from twin ('two') and jet ('a fast engine that pushes air'), so it means a plane with two jet engines. Picture two engines like twins working together, and that image explains why a twinjet is powered by two engines.