| jetbead |
a cultivated shrub of the rose family that bears white flowers and clusters of four shiny black fruits. |
| jet-black |
of or pertaining to a dark, glossy, black color. |
| jet engine |
an engine that develops thrust by the backward expulsion of a jet of fluid or gaseous products of combustion, used esp. in aircraft. |
| jet lag |
a temporary disruption of biological rhythms as the result of traveling by jet airplane across several time zones. |
| jetliner |
a commercial jet airplane used for carrying passengers or cargo. |
| jetport |
an airport designed with long runways for use by jet aircraft. |
| jet-propelled |
powered by a jet engine or engines. [2 definitions] |
| jet propulsion |
propulsion of aircraft and some small ships that results from the high-velocity expulsion of compressed outside air and hot exhaust gases through a jet nozzle. |
| jetsam |
objects thrown from a ship to lighten it, as in a storm (See "flotsam.") [3 definitions] |
| jet set |
a group of fashionable, wealthy people who reputedly travel by jet from one resort to another. |
| jet stream |
a high-velocity, generally westerly wind in the upper troposphere. [2 definitions] |
| jettison |
to throw (objects) from a ship or airplane to lighten or stabilize it, as in a storm. [4 definitions] |
| jettisonable |
combined form of jettison. |
| jetty1 |
an assemblage of rocks, timbers, or the like that extends into a body of water to protect the shore or a harbor from strong waves or currents. [2 definitions] |
| jetty2 |
like, of the color of, or composed of jet. |
| jeu de mots |
play of words (French); a verbal witticism such as a pun. |
| jeu d'esprit |
play of spirit (French); a piece of writing that is clever or witty. |
| Jew |
one who is a descendant of the ancient Hebrews. [2 definitions] |
| jewel |
a cut and polished gemstone, or an ornament made with gems and other costly material. [5 definitions] |
| jeweler |
someone who produces, repairs, or sells gems, jewelry, or the like. |
| jewelry |
ornaments such as rings, bracelets, and necklaces, sometimes set with jewels; jewels or jewel-set ornaments collectively. |