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747
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English
Etymology
From en mul (Boeing) 747, the model number of the plane line.
Pronunciation
en /ˌsɛvənfɔːˈsɛvən/ UK (seven-four-seven)
en /ˌsɛvənfɔɹtiˈsɛvən/ US (seven-forty-seven)
Noun
en aircraft A Boeing airplane, model number seven forty-seven, sold to airlines for passenger or cargo transportation.
en jumbo jet
en Amelia Joni Mitchell Hejira 1976 I dreamed of 747s / Over geometric farms / Dreams Amelia—dreams and false alarms
en Let's Groove Earth, Wind & Fire Raise! 1981-11-14 Just move yourselfand glide like a 747,and lose yourselfin the sky, among the clouds in the heavens, 'cause [...]