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waterjet

 
(′wöd·ər ′jet)

(mining engineering) hydroexcavation
(naval architecture) A ship or boat propulsion device consisting of a pump, usually located within the hull, that receives water through an inlet duct and discharges it through a nozzle at increased velocity to produce propulsive thrust. Also known as marine jet.


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