jetstream

jetstream
jet stream n.
1. A high-speed, meandering wind current, generally moving from a westerly direction at speeds often exceeding 400 kilometers (250 miles) per hour at altitudes of 15 to 25 kilometers (10 to 15 miles).
2. A high-speed stream; a jet.

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