Turbofan (Noun)

Meaning ¹

An airplane propelled by a fanjet engine.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Fan-jet
• Fanjet
• Turbojet

Hypernyms

• Jet
• Jet Plane

Meaning ²

A jet engine in which a fan driven by a turbine provides extra air to the burner and gives extra thrust.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Fanjet Engine
• Fan-jet
• Turbojet Engine
• Turbofan Engine
• Fanjet
• Turbojet

Hypernyms

• Jet Engine