propjet

American

[prop-jet] / ˈprɒpˌdʒɛt /

noun

Aeronautics.

an airplane equipped with turboprops.

propjet British

/ ˈprɒpˌdʒɛt /

noun

another name for turboprop

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Etymology

Origin of propjet

First recorded in 1945–50; prop ³ + jet ¹

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Dramatic video clips apparently taken from cars were posted online and aired by broadcasters, showing the ATR 72 propjet as it pivoted onto its side while zooming toward a bridge over the river.

From Chicago Tribune

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