ramjet engine

/ˌræmˈdʒɛt ˌɛndʒən/
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Definitions of ramjet engine
  1. noun
    a simple type of jet engine; must be launched at high speed
    synonyms: atherodyde, athodyd, flying drainpipe, ramjet
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    type of:
    jet engine
    a gas turbine produces a stream of hot gas that propels a jet plane by reaction propulsion
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