noun ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A device in a jet engine which injects fuel into the exhaust system to increase the thrust.
2. 2
   a device that injects fuel into a hot exhaust for extra thrust wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

aeroplaneairplanepartsreheatthrust

Example

More examples

"The fighter jet used the afterburner to elude the enemy aircraft."

Etymology

From after- + burner.

Related phrases

switch on the afterburners

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