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jetfighter

American  
[jet-fahy-ter] / ˈdʒɛtˌfaɪ tər /
Or jet fighter

noun

  1. a fighter aircraft powered by a jet engine or engines.

Etymology

Origin of jetfighter

First recorded in 1940–45; jet 1 ( def. ) + fighter

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Saabs aircraft division, which makes the Viggen jetfighter, will be part of the new company.

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