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Noun: ramjet engine  'ram,jet 'en-jun
  1. A simple type of jet engine; must be launched at high speed
    "The experimental aircraft used a ramjet engine for supersonic flight";
    - ramjet, atherodyde, athodyd, flying drainpipe

Derived forms: ramjet engines

Type of: jet engine

Encyclopedia: Ramjet engine