jetpack
[ jet-pak ]
/ ˈdʒɛtˌpæk /
noun
a jet-powered backpack used by astronauts to move around in space away from a spacecraft.
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Words nearby jetpack
jet-hop, Jethro, jet injection, jet lag, jetliner, jetpack, jet pipe, jet plane, jetport, jet-propelled, jet propulsion
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Example sentences from the Web for jetpack
Sometimes you have to fly stunt formations with a plane and another guy in a jetpack to really get your kicks.
Daredevil in a Jetpack Flies Alongside A Plane|Jack Holmes, The Daily Beast Video|December 12, 2014|DAILY BEASTAnd you thought the jetpack that fit in your trunk was convenient.
Best James Bond Gadgets from Goldfinger, Octopussy & More (Video)|Melissa Leon|October 6, 2012|DAILY BEAST