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jack.
On a ship, a small flag that denotes the ship's nationality, typically
flown from the bow.
jai alai.
(pronounced "high-lie") A ball game of Basque origin, played
on an indoor court. Players hurl the ball from wicker baskets. A popular
sport for betting in some regions.
jamboree. 1.
Cap. A national or international gathering of the Boy Scouts of America.
2. Any festivity featuring music, dancing, and refreshments; typically
held outdoors.
jargon.
The informal or technical language used by members of the same
profession or industry.
JATO.
Abr. Jet-assisted takeoff.
jaunting car.
A small horse-drawn carriage, used for tourist excursions in Ireland.
jaywalk.
To cross the street in the middle of the block or against traffic
signals.
jeepney.
In the Philippines, a converted jeep used for public transportation. The
term is a corruption of jitney (qv).
jet lag.
A physiological condition caused by the disorientation of a person's
biological clock due to travel across several time zones. Characterized
by irritability, lethargy, insomnia, and other symptoms.
jet loader. See
jetway.
jet port.
A synonym for airport. Seldom used.
jet ski.
A one-person, motorized water vehicle on which the driver stands upright
on ski-like pads.
jet stream.
1. Any high-altitude, strong wind current which can aid or hinder jet
flight depending on its direction. 2. The trail of condensation left by
a jet flying at high altitude.
jetliner.
A passenger jet.
jetty.
A wooden or stone platform, projecting into the water, used for the
docking of boats and ships.
jetway.
An enclosed gangway that provides access from the terminal to an
aircraft.
jitney.
Any small motorized vehicle used for public transportation.
joint fare.
The fare charged for travel that utilizes more than one airline. This
fare is agreed on by the airlines involved.
joint notice of
change. A form submitted to IATA (qv)
when the ownership of a travel agency changes hands.
joint tenancy.
A legal form of ownership involving two people, typically spouses.
Jones Act.
A protectionist law of 1886 forbidding foreign flag vessels from
carrying passengers between United States ports.
JRSTE.
CRS. Junior suite (qv).
JT.
CRS. Joint. Joint fare (qv).
jumbo jet.
Any large, wide-body jet aircraft.
junior suite.
A hotel room that features a separate living-sitting area (although not
a separate room), in addition to the bedroom.
junket.
1. A trip ostensibly taken for business purposes, which is primarily for
pleasure. Usually used to refer to trips taken by elected officials. 2.
A legitimate sponsored trip in which the expenses of the travelers are
paid for by the sponsors, as when a foreign destination invites travel
writers to visit.
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