waterjet

[ waw-ter-jet, wot-er- ]

noun

1. a stream of water forced out through a small aperture.
2. Also water jet. waterpick.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or operated by a waterjet:

   a waterjet pump.

Word History and Origins

Origin of waterjet¹

First recorded in 1825–35; water + jet ¹

Example Sentences

The robot arms are the sort that toil in car factories, for example, and the waterjet is manufactured by ANT AG, another German firm.

From BBC

A huge robotic arm, wielding a waterjet powerful enough to slice through steel, swings into action.

From BBC

The firm will evaluate waterjet, plasma and hydraulic mechanical cutters in the future.

From BBC

The LCS utilizes waterjet propulsion and a combined diesel and gas turbine engine.

From Fox News

Collins says the grant totals a little more than $667,000 and it will help the shipyard purchase and install a new waterjet cutting machine to construct modern, lightweight carbon fiber ferries.

From Washington Times