1
: coupled directly to a driving turbine
turbofan
2
: consisting of or incorporating a turbine
turbojet engine
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David Morgan, CBS News, 18 May 2024
There’s a huge waterpark called Pirate Island, which includes a turbo slide, bucket drop, lazy river (650 feet) and pools, as well as some more low-key options swimming options for little kids.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 15 May 2024
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Noun
Behind the wheel of a $3 million car The Hennessey Venom F5 is not just a sports car; its twin turbo V8 engine can muster more than 1,800 horsepower, almost twice that of a Formula 1 racing car.
—David Morgan, CBS News, 18 May 2024
There’s a huge waterpark called Pirate Island, which includes a turbo slide, bucket drop, lazy river (650 feet) and pools, as well as some more low-key options swimming options for little kids.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 15 May 2024
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“Turbo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turbo. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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