ja·to (jā'tō) n.
pl. ja·tos
An aircraft takeoff aided by an auxiliary jet or rocket. An auxiliary jet-producing unit providing additional thrust for a takeoff.
[j(et-)a(ssisted) t(ake)o(ff).] |
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