jet

• Bezeichnet eine sehr tiefe, satte Schwarztönung, ähnlich der Farbe des Minerals Gagat.

Describes a very deep, intense black color, like the mineral jet.

1. Very blackB1formal

   Describing a color that is deep, intense black, like the mineral jet.

   Pechschwarz

   • She has jet black hair.
   • The cat's fur was jet black.
   • He wore a jet black suit to the funeral.

   Synonymecoal-blackebonyink-blackobsidianpitch-blackravensable

   Antonymelightpalewhite

• Ein schneller Strahl von Flüssigkeit oder Gas, der aus einer kleinen Öffnung austritt, oder ein Flugzeug mit Strahltriebwerken.

A noun referring to a fast-moving stream of fluid or gas forced out of a small opening, or an aircraft powered by jet engines.

1. AircraftA2formal

   An airplane powered by jet engines.

   Düsenflugzeug

   • The private jet landed on the runway.
   • She flew to Paris on a commercial jet.
   • The fighter jet performed a flyover at the airshow.

   Synonymejet planejetlinerturbojet

2. Stream of fluidB1formal

   A rapid stream of liquid or gas forced out of a small opening.

   Strahl

   • A jet of water shot out of the broken pipe.
   • The fountain produced a powerful jet of water.
   • The gas stove has a small jet for the flame.

   Synonymegushsprayspurtsquirtstream

3. Black gemstoneB2formal

   A hard, black, semi-precious stone that can be polished to a high shine.

   Gagat

   • She wore a necklace made of jet beads.
   • The antique brooch was carved from jet.
   • Jet is often used in Victorian mourning jewelry.

   Synonymelignite

• Verb, das eine Reise mit einem Düsenflugzeug bezeichnet oder umgangssprachlich eine schnelle Fortbewegung.

A verb used to indicate traveling by jet aircraft or, informally, moving quickly.

1. Travel by jet aircraftB1informal

   To travel or move quickly by jet plane.

   Mit dem Düsenflugzeug reisen

   • They jetted off to Paris for the weekend.
   • She jetted across the Atlantic for a business meeting.
   • He jetted to Tokyo for a conference.

   Synonymefly

2. Emit in a streamB2formal

   To issue or shoot out in a fast, powerful stream.

   In einem Strahl ausstoßen

   • Water jetted from the broken pipe.
   • The fountain jetted water high into the air.
   • Steam jetted out of the kettle.

   Synonymedischargeemitgushshootspoutspraysquirtstream

   Antonymeabsorbretainsoak