Water jet

Water jet

Water jet has several meanings including :
* a jet of water under pressure, like in an ornamental fountain
* Pump-jet, a marine propulsion mechanism for jetskis and other types of boats
* Water jet cutter, a tool for cutting and the machining of engineering materials
* Water jet (recreation), a personal-use water cannon that can be turned to spray in different directions and is usually found in water parks


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