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jet

Definitions of jet
  1. noun
    (baseball) the act of throwing a baseball by a pitcher to a batter
    synonyms: envoi
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    types:
    balle, boule
    a pitch that is not in the strike zone
    canon
    (baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity
  2. noun
    a violent throw
    synonyms: coup
  3. noun
    the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam
    synonyms: coup
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    type of:
    marche, mouvement
    a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something
  4. noun
    casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly
    synonyms: coup
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    types:
    coup de dés
    the act of throwing dice
    coup de pile ou face
    the act of flipping a coin
    type of:
    pari
    the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
  5. noun
    the act of flinging
    synonyms: coup
  6. noun
    a quick throw
  7. noun
    the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid)
    synonyms: giclée
  8. noun
    the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)
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    types:
    coup
    the act of flinging
    coup
    a violent throw
    lancer, passe
    (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team
    envoi
    (baseball) the act of throwing a baseball by a pitcher to a batter
    remise en jeu, rentrée en touche
    (rugby) an act or instance of throwing a ball in to put it into play
    balle, boule
    a pitch that is not in the strike zone
    canon
    (baseball) a pitch thrown with maximum velocity
    type of:
    force motrice, force propulsive, propulsion
    the act of propelling
  9. noun
    the action or manner of throwing something
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