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JESSES

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There are 12 meanings of the word Jesses.

Jesses - as a noun

A short strap fastened around the leg of a bird used in falconry, to which a leash may be fastened.

A collimated stream, spurt or flow of liquid or gas from a pressurized container, an engine, etc.

A spout or nozzle for creating a jet of fluid.

A type of airplane using jet engines rather than propellers.

An engine that propels a vehicle using a stream of fluid as propulsion.

A part of a carburetor that controls the amount of fuel mixed with the air.

A narrow cone of hadrons and other particles produced by the hadronization of a quark or gluon.

Drift; scope; range, as of an argument.

The sprue of a type, which is broken from it when the type is cold.

A hard, black form of coal, sometimes used in jewellery.

(color) the colour of jet coal, deep grey.

Jesses - as a verb

To fasten a strap around the leg of a hawk.

Example Sentences

"She carefully fastened the jesses around the bird's legs."
"The falconer adjusted the length of the jesses."
"He trained the young falcon to fly to his gloved hand using jesses."
"The jesses were made of strong leather to ensure they wouldn't break."
"She attached bells to the jesses to help locate the bird when it was flying."
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Word Game Points

Is JESSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, jesses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

JESSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is JESSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, jesses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
JESSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is JESSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, jesses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
JESSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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