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noun
Any engine that generates thrust by expelling matter, especially hot gases produced by igniting a fuel; either a rocket engine or several types of jet engine.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a jet or rocket engine based on a form of aerodynamic propulsion in which the vehicle emits a high-speed stream
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: reaction-propulsion engine
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: engine
Narrower terms: ion engine, jet engine
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