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jet wash

American  

noun

  1. Aeronautics. the backwash caused by a jet engine.


Example Sentences

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Last month the owner of a jet wash firm in Stoke-on-Trent agreed to pay damages and change the brand name after easyGroup threatened legal action.

From BBC

When blackouts strike, Mkhize can't run his jet wash or vacuum cleaner and watches disappointed would-be customers come and go.

From Reuters

“When generics are not exempted … they’ll get caught up in the jet wash,” he said.

From Seattle Times

The aircraft were close enough that the U.S. plane reportedly experienced turbulence during the mission caused by the blowback from the Russian fighter’s jet wash, officials said last week.

From Washington Times

It was close enough that the American pilot felt the jet wash, or turbulence, from the unintentional flyby, he said.

From Los Angeles Times