jetbead

/ˈdʒɛtbiːd/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of jet engine used in marine propulsion

“The yacht used a jetbead to achieve high speeds in the water.”

2. noun

a type of valve used in jet engines

“The engineers had to replace the jetbead to increase the engine’s efficiency.”

Synonyms

  • jet propulsion
  • marine jet engine

Antonyms

  • conventional propulsion