jetting

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈd͡ʒɛtɪŋ/

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• Rhymes: -ɛtɪŋ

Verb

jetting

1. present participle and gerund of jet

Noun

jetting (countable and uncountable, plural jettings)

1. The application of a jet of liquid, especially to treat livestock against pests.
   • 1947, Agricultural Gazette of New South Wales, volume 57, page 589:

     In bad fly years more than five jettings may be needed. But whatever the conditions, except for rare waves of body-strike, while flies are active station labour can control them by working at jetting for about ten days per month.