gas jet

American  

noun

1. gas burner.

2. a flame of illuminating gas.

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Etymology

Origin of gas jet

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

Loosely inspired by traditional Polynesian huts, the home featured a steep roof design, bamboo curtains and a triangle-shaped swimming pool with a gas jet that sent flames shooting into the air.

From Washington Post

Perhaps a comet's gas jets pushed these asteroids' orbits into the configuration seen today.

From Salon

He raised the torch to the gas jet attached to the bottom of the arch.

From Los Angeles Times

The most important part of this grill-roasting process is setting up your fire so that the roast is receiving the lovely warmth from the heat source — coals or gas jets — without being directly over them.

From Washington Post

And when oil drips onto the coals or gas jets, it causes a flare-up or creates smoke carrying unhealthy compounds called nitrosamines, which are to be avoided.

From Washington Post