jet boat

a small, propellerless boat powered by an engine that ejects water for its thrust.

Origin of jet boat

First recorded in 1960–65

jet boating, noun

Keep your jet-boat audioceiver open all the time and maintain contact with me.

On the Trail of the Space Pirates |Carey Rockwell
After a few more words, the three cadets again headed for the jet-boat deck.

The Space Pioneers |Carey Rockwell
Checking the hiding place one last time, the three cadets left the storeroom and headed for the jet-boat deck.

The Space Pioneers |Carey Rockwell
"He's down on the jet-boat deck, sir, trying to fix another one," replied Tom.

Stand by for Mars! |Carey Rockwell

All emergency ports were open and the jet-boat locks were empty.

On the Trail of the Space Pirates |Carey Rockwell

jet boat

NZ a power boat that is powered and steered by a jet of water under pressure