Definitions

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  • noun A civil airliner painted in a historic livery

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Examples

  • Ben cut all forward power, punched up full retrojet and at the instant he felt Beulah's tracks touch the pavement as the air cushion blew, he slammed on the brakes.

    Code Three Rick Raphael 1956

  • This time, we head across the Atlantic to check out Air France's new A320 retrojet.

    The Cranky Flier 2008

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