waterjet

[ waw-ter-jet, wot-er- ]

/ ˈwɔ tərˌdʒɛt, ˈwɒt ər- /

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noun

a stream of water forced out through a small aperture.

Also water jet . waterpick.

adjective

of, relating to, or operated by a waterjet: a waterjet pump.

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Origin of waterjet

First recorded in 1825–35; water + jet¹

Words nearby waterjet

watering place, watering pot, water intoxication, waterish, water jacket, waterjet, water jump, water key, water-laid, waterleaf, waterleaf family