Jet - English meaning

verb

Break open or apart suddenly and violently, especially as a result of an impact or internal pressure.

Usage examples:

One of the balloons burst

noun

An instance of breaking or splitting as a result of internal pressure or puncturing; an explosion.

Usage examples:

The mortar bursts were further away than before

noun

A small waterfall, typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope.

Usage examples:

The waterfall raced down in a series of cascades

verb

(of water) pour downwards rapidly and in large quantities.

Usage examples:

Water was cascading down the stairs

noun

The route or direction followed by a ship, aircraft, road, or river.

Usage examples:

The road adopts a tortuous course along the coast

verb

(of liquid) move without obstruction; flow.

Usage examples:

Tears were coursing down her cheeks

noun

The particular path something such as an aircraft or ship takes as it moves, or the path along which a river flows

Usage examples:

A southern course will take our flight over texas., the ship was blown off course (= away from its …

adjective

Belonging to the present time; happening or being used or done now.

Usage examples:

Keep abreast of current events

noun

A body of water or air moving in a definite direction, especially through a surrounding body of water or air in which there is less movement.

Usage examples:

Ocean currents

verb

(of a feeling, quality, or sensation) issue or spread out from (a source).

Usage examples:

Warmth emanated from the fireplace

verb

To come from or out of

Usage examples:

[ i always + adv/prep ] angry voices emanated from the next room.

verb

(of a volcano) become active and eject lava, ash, and gases.

Usage examples:

Mount pinatubo began erupting in june

verb

Start suddenly

verb

To burst out suddenly or explode

Usage examples:

The crowd erupted in cheers., the building erupted in flames when the plane struck it.

noun

An overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits, especially over what is normally dry land.

Usage examples:

The villagers had been cut off by floods and landslides

verb

Short for floodlight.

verb

To fill or become covered with water or to cause this to happen to something

Usage examples:

[ t ] a burst pipe flooded the bathroom., [ i ] the basements of many downtown buildings would floo…

verb

(of a liquid, gas, or electricity) move steadily and continuously in a current or stream.

Usage examples:

From here the river flows north

noun

The action or fact of moving along in a steady, continuous stream.

Usage examples:

The flow of water into the pond

verb

(esp. of liquids, gases, or electricity) to move in one direction, esp. continuously and easily

Usage examples:

Air flows over an aircraft’s wing faster than it flows under it., lava from the volcano was flowing…

verb

(of a bird, bat, or insect) move through the air using wings.

Usage examples:

Close the door or the moths will fly in

noun

An opening at the crotch of a pair of trousers, closed with a zip or buttons and typically covered with a flap.

Usage examples:

Interesting alternatives are velcro straps or, if the shorts fit perfectly, stylish button flies.

noun

A flying insect of a large order characterized by a single pair of transparent wings and sucking (and often also piercing) mouthparts. flies are of great importance as vectors of disease.

Usage examples:

Almost 40 years ago ed lewis discovered a remarkable fly that differs from an ordinary fly by one e…

noun

An ornamental structure in a pool or lake from which one or more jets of water are pumped into the air.

Usage examples:

Non-living structures include equipment, statues, urns, fountains and pools of water.

verb

Spurt or cascade like a fountain.

Usage examples:

A river of cold air fountained into the hold

noun

A stream of water that is forced up into the air through a small hole, esp. for decorative effect, or the structure from which this flows

Usage examples:

The fountain in central park

verb

(of a liquid) flow out of something in a rapid and plentiful stream.

Usage examples:

Water gushed out of the washing machine

noun

A rapid and plentiful stream or burst of something.

Usage examples:

A gush of blood

verb

To flow or pour out suddenly in large amounts

Usage examples:

Water gushed out of the broken pipe., "this is the best party i’ve ever had," taylor gushed., [ i ]…

noun

An important topic or problem for debate or discussion.

Usage examples:

The issue of racism

verb

Supply or distribute (something) for use or sale.

Usage examples:

Licences were issued indiscriminately to any company

noun

A subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about

Usage examples:

There continues to be a great deal of debate over the property tax issue., isn’t the need to hire m…

noun

Something that streams out rapidly.

Usage examples:

A massive outpouring of high-energy gamma rays

noun

Something that flows out in large amounts or with strong force, esp. emotion

Usage examples:

An outpouring of love/sympathy

verb

Flow rapidly in a steady stream.

Usage examples:

Water poured off the roof

verb

To make a substance flow, esp. out of a container and usually into another container

Usage examples:

[ t ] pour the sugar into the bowl., [ t ] would you like me to pour you some coffee?, [ i ] water …

noun

A mechanical device using suction or pressure to raise or move liquids, compress gases, or force air into inflatable objects such as tyres.

Usage examples:

A petrol pump

verb

Force (liquid, gas, etc.) to move by or as if by means of a pump.

Usage examples:

The blood is pumped around the body

noun

A sports shoe; a plimsoll.

Usage examples:

If you buy the kids plimsolls for pe, rather than pumps, you probably live in east yorkshire - or o…

verb

Move with urgent haste.

Usage examples:

Oliver rushed after her

noun

A sudden quick movement towards something, typically by a number of people.

Usage examples:

There was a rush for the door

noun

An erect, tufted marsh or waterside plant resembling a sedge or grass, with inconspicuous greenish or brownish flowers. widely distributed in temperate areas, some kinds are used for matting, chair seats, and baskets.

Usage examples:

Then the land went down, and there was marsh of rushes and willow and hazel.

verb

Kill or wound (a person or animal) with a bullet or arrow.

Usage examples:

He was shot in the leg during an armed robbery

noun

A young branch or sucker springing from the main stock of a tree or other plant.

Usage examples:

He nipped off the new shoots that grew where the leaves joined the stems

exclamation

Variant spelling of chute1.

noun

A rush of water or an energetic rinsing.

Usage examples:

A sloosh with this mouthwash helps loosen plaque

verb

(of liquid) flow or pour with a rush.

Usage examples:

She gazed at the torrent of water slooshing downstream

verb

Expel large quantities of (something) rapidly and forcibly.

Usage examples:

Buses were spewing out black clouds of exhaust

noun

Vomit.

Usage examples:

I am convinced of my son's comic timing as he always manages to hit me with this surprise spew only…

verb

To flow or let out in large amounts

Usage examples:

[ i/t ] the volcano spewed (out) a giant cloud of ash, dust, and gases into the air.

verb

Cause or allow (liquid) to flow over the edge of its container, especially unintentionally.

Usage examples:

You'll spill that tea if you're not careful

noun

A quantity of liquid that has spilled or been spilt.

Usage examples:

Wipe up spills immediately

noun

A thin strip of wood or paper used for lighting a fire, candle, pipe, etc.

noun

A tube or lip projecting from a container, through which liquid can be poured.

Usage examples:

A teapot with a chipped spout

verb

Send out (liquid) forcibly in a stream.

Usage examples:

Volcanoes spouted ash and lava

verb

To send out liquid or flames quickly and with force, or of liquid or flame to flow quickly

Usage examples:

[ t ] the volcano spouted flames and red-hot rocks., [ t ] the man was spouting nonsense about peop…

noun

Liquid that is blown or driven through the air in the form of tiny drops.

Usage examples:

A torrent of white foam and spray

verb

Apply (liquid) to someone or something in the form of tiny drops.

Usage examples:

The product can be sprayed on to wet or dry hair

noun

A stem or small branch of a tree or plant, bearing flowers and foliage.

Usage examples:

A spray of honeysuckle

verb

Move or jump suddenly or rapidly upwards or forwards.

Usage examples:

I sprang out of bed

noun

The season after winter and before summer, in which vegetation begins to appear, in the northern hemisphere from march to may and in the southern hemisphere from september to november.

Usage examples:

In spring the garden is a feast of blossom

verb

Move forward by leaps and bounds

verb

Gush out in a sudden and forceful stream.

Usage examples:

He cut his finger, and blood spurted over the sliced potatoes

noun

A sudden gushing stream.

Usage examples:

A sudden spurt of blood gushed into her eyes

verb

Cause (a liquid) to be ejected from a small opening in a thin, fast stream or jet.

Usage examples:

She squirted soda into a glass

noun

A thin stream or small quantity of liquid squirted from something.

Usage examples:

A squirt of perfume

verb

To quickly force a liquid out of something, or of liquids to flow through a narrow opening

Usage examples:

[ t ] squirt lemon juice on the clams and enjoy them., [ i ] fig. the ball squirted free (= moved q…

noun

A small, narrow river.

Usage examples:

A perfect trout stream

verb

(of liquid, air, gas, etc.) run or flow in a continuous current in a specified direction.

Usage examples:

She sat with tears streaming down her face

noun

A small river that flows on or below the surface of the ground

Usage examples:

Rivers are wider, deeper, and longer than streams., the faucet leaked in a steady stream., an endle…

noun

A sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the tide.

Usage examples:

Flooding caused by tidal surges

verb

(of a crowd or a natural force) move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward.

Usage examples:

The journalists surged forward

noun

A sudden and great increase

Usage examples:

A surge in sales, a surge in the stock market, the young american’s victory touched off a surge of …

noun

A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.

Usage examples:

Rain poured down in torrents

noun

A large stream of water that moves very fast

Usage examples:

Heavy storms turned the river into a raging torrent., fig. the tv station received torrents of angr…

noun

A large number or amount of something

Usage examples:

A torrent of sth we got a torrent of e-mails complaining about the advertisement., a torrent of cri…

adverb

In a good or satisfactory way.

Usage examples:

The whole team played well

adjective

In good health; free or recovered from illness.

Usage examples:

I don't feel very well

exclamation

Used to express a range of emotions including surprise, anger, resignation, or relief.

Usage examples:

Well, really! the manners of some people!