jet-, -ject, -jecting, -jected, -jection, -jector, -jectory; jacu-, jac-

Having the power of darting.

Darting out; also, darted out; ejaculatory.

In zoology, having arrow-shaped spines or prickles.

1. A light spear thrown with the hand and used as a weapon.
2. A metal-tipped spear thrown for distance in an athletic field event.
3. From about 1475 A.D., from Middle French javeline (15th century), diminutive of Old French javelot, "a spear", probably from Gaulish (Old Irish gabul "fork"; Welsh gafl, "fork" gaflach, "feathered spear"). Also found in Italian as giavelotto and Middle High German as gabilot.

Note: this word is not etymologically related to jaculate, jet or any of the other element forms in this unit; however, it serves as part the definitions for some of the words in this family group, just as "spear" and "dart" are.

1. A short strap with a ring for attaching a leash, fastened around one of the legs of a falcon or other trained bird of prey/
2. To put a jess on a bird.
3. Etymology: from about the 14th century, from Old French ges, form of get, "act of throwing"; from Latin jactus which comes from jacere, "to throw".

1. To offer a reason or argument in opposition.
2. To express or feel disapproval, dislike, or distaste; be averse to.
3. To refuse or attempt to refuse to permit some action, speech, etc.
4. Anything that is visible or tangible and is relatively stable in form.
2. A thing, person, or matter to which thought or action is directed: "It was an object of medical investigation."
3. The end toward which effort or action is directed; a goal; a purpose: "Profit is the object of any business."

1. A reason or argument offered in disagreement, opposition, refusal, or disapproval.
2. The act of objecting.
3. A ground or cause for objecting.
4. A feeling of disapproval, dislike, or disagreement.

1. Causing or tending to cause an objection, disapproval, or protest.
2. Offending good taste, manners, etiquette, propriety, etc.; offensive: objectionable behavior.