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jato

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒeɪtəʊ/

Definition of jato

noun (plural jatos)

[mass noun] Aeronautics
  • jet-assisted take-off.
  • [count noun] an auxiliary power unit providing extra thrust at take-off.

Origin:

Second World War (originally US): acronym

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Definition of jato in the US English dictionary

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