turbofan

noun

A turbojet engine in which a fan supplements the total thrust by forcing air directly into the hot turbine exhaust.

noun

An aircraft in which a turbofan is used.

noun

A turbojet engine having a (typically ducted) fan that forces air directly into the hot exhaust and obtains a portion of the thrust from the turbojet and a portion from the turbojet section.

noun

an airplane propelled by a fanjet engine

noun

a jet engine in which a fan driven by a turbine provides extra air to the burner and gives extra thrust