jet boat

or jetboat

noun

1. a small, propellerless boat powered by an engine that ejects water for its thrust.

jet boat

noun

1. a power boat that is powered and steered by a jet of water under pressure

Other Words From

• jet boating noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of jet boat¹

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

Back-country guides loaded llamas onto jet boats and herded them into Cessnas for “llama packing” adventures and hunting excursions.

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The gold-green jet boat, driven by light, went throbbing before her through a long narrow passage.

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"Coxine escaped from the prison asteroid in a jet boat, disguised as a guard," continued Shinny.

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At the same time, the young cadet turned the valve that would open the outer air lock to the jet-boat deck.

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Tom dashed down the nearest ladder and hurried to the jet-boat deck where the pirate captain waited impatiently.

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Tom reached the jet-boat deck, opened the hatch, and raced for the nearest small craft.

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