thrust·er

(thrŭs′tər)

1. A person or thing that thrusts.

2. A device that imparts thrust, such as a small rocket engine used to adjust the course or attitude of a spacecraft in flight.

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thruster

(ˈθrʌstə)

1. a person or thing that thrusts

2. (Astronautics) Also called: vernier rocket a small rocket engine, esp one used to correct the altitude or course of a spacecraft

3. (Nautical Terms) an auxiliary propeller on a ship, capable of acting athwartships

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thrust•er

(ˈθrʌs tər)

n.

1. a small rocket attached to a spacecraft and used for producting thrust to control attitude or translational motion.

2. a propeller located in a ship's bow or stern to provide added maneuverability, as when docking.

3. a person or thing that thrusts.

[1590–1600]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	thruster - one who intrudes or pushes himself forward pusher interloper, intruder, trespasser - someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
	2.	thruster - a small rocket engine that provides the thrust needed to maneuver a spacecraft rocket engine, rocket - a jet engine containing its own propellant and driven by reaction propulsion

Translations

Schubdüse

impulseurmicropropulseur

thruster

n (= directional rocket) → (Fein)steuerrakete f

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