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- [ram-jet]
- /ˈræmˌdʒɛt/
- /ˈræm.dʒet/
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- [ram-jet]
- /ˈræmˌdʒɛt/
Definitions of ramjet word
- noun ramjet a jet engine operated by the injection of fuel into a stream of air compressed by the forward speed of the aircraft. 1
- noun ramjet type of jet engine 1
- noun ramjet a type of jet engine in which fuel is burned in a duct using air compressed by the forward speed of the aircraft 0
- noun ramjet an aircraft powered by such an engine 0
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Origin of ramjet
First appearance:
before 1940 One of the 7% newest English words
First recorded in 1940-45; ram1 + jet1
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Parts of speech for Ramjet
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ramjet popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
ramjet usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ramjet
noun ramjet
- aeroplane — An aeroplane is a vehicle with wings and one or more engines that enable it to fly through the air.
- airbus — An Airbus is an aeroplane which is designed to carry a large number of passengers for fairly short distances.
- airliner — An airliner is a large aeroplane that is used for carrying passengers.
- airplane — An airplane is a vehicle with wings and one or more engines that enable it to fly through the air.
- airship — An airship is an aircraft that consists of a large balloon which is filled with gas and is powered by an engine. It has a section underneath for passengers.
Top questions with ramjet
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