jess

Noun

jess noun

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

jess noun

1. A collimated stream, spurt or flow of liquid or gas from a pressurized container, an engine, etc.
2. A spout or nozzle for creating a jet of fluid.
3. A type of airplane using jet engines rather than propellers.
4. An engine that propels a vehicle using a stream of fluid as propulsion.

jess noun

1. A hard, black form of coal, sometimes used in jewellery.
2. (color) The colour of jet coal, deep grey.

Verb

jess verb

1. To fasten a strap around the leg of a hawk.

Adverb

jess adverb

1. Only, simply, merely.“He calls it vermilion, but it's just red to me.”
2. (sentence adverb) Used to reduce the force of an imperative; simply.“Just follow the directions on the box.”
3. Used to convey a less serious or formal tone“I just called to say "hi".”
4. Used to show humility.“Lord, we just want to thank You and praise Your Name.”