jet stream
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Tweet 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 10 to 15 kilometers (6 to 9 miles). 2. A high-speed stream; a jet. |
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