"747" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌsɛvənfɔːˈsɛvən/ [UK], /ˌsɛvənfɔɹtiˈsɛvən/ [US] Forms: 747s [plural]
Etymology: From translingual (Boeing) 747, the model number of the plane line. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|mul|(Boeing) 747}} translingual (Boeing) 747 Head templates: {{en-noun}} 747 (plural 747s)
  1. (aircraft) A Boeing airplane, model number seven forty-seven, sold to airlines for passenger or cargo transportation. Synonyms: jumbo jet

Inflected forms

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