jet boat
or jet·boat
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noun
a small, propellerless boat powered by an engine that ejects water for its thrust.
Origin of jet boat
First recorded in 1960–65
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Examples from the Web for jet boat
Historical Examples of jet boat
All emergency ports were open and the jet-boat locks were empty.
On the Trail of the Space PiratesCarey Rockwell
He walked across the jet-boat deck to the nearest window port.
Stand by for Mars!Carey Rockwell
He made his way to the jet-boat deck of the Lady Venus and opened the hatch.
Stand by for Mars!Carey Rockwell
Strong indicated that he was satisfied and turned toward the jet-boat catapult deck, the three boys following him in single file.
Stand by for Mars!Carey Rockwell
With Astro's help, Tom was soon free and clear, standing beside Astro on the jet-boat deck.
Stand by for Mars!Carey Rockwell
jet boat
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