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Definition of thruster - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
technologyTECH. device that produces thrust for propulsionTECH.
- The spacecraft's thruster malfunctioned during the mission..
2.
spaceTECH. small rocket engine for spacecraft maneuveringTECH.
- The thruster helped the satellite maintain its position.
3.
marine propellerTECH. auxiliary propeller on a shipTECH.
- The captain used the thruster to dock the ship.
4.
surfingTECH. surfboard with three finsTECH.
- He rode the waves on his thruster.
Images of thruster
device that produces thrust for propulsion 
small rocket engine for spacecraft maneuvering 
auxiliary propeller on a ship 
surfboard with three fins
Expressions with thruster
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sideways thruster in a ship's bow for maneuverability
The captain used the bow thruster to dock smoothly.
Origin of thruster
Middle English, thrusten (to thrust)
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maritime
sideways thruster in a ship's bow for maneuverability
Examples of thruster in a sentence
The satellite's thruster fired successfully. Engineers tested the thruster in various space conditions. The spacecraft's thruster fired to adjust its trajectory. The engineer checked the thruster before departure. In rough seas, the thruster provided extra stability. She preferred using a thruster for better control.
The thruster design improved his surfing skills.
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- French:propulseur, thruster, ...
- German:Schubdüse, Steuerdüse, ...
- Italian:propulsore, motore di manovra, ...
- Spanish:propulsor, motor de maniobra, ...
- Portuguese:propulsor, motor de manobra, ...
- Chinese:推进器, 小型火箭发动机, ...
- Japanese:スラスター, 補助プロペラ, ...
- Arabic:دَافِع, مُحَرِّك دَفْع, ...
- Hebrew:מָנוֹעַ, מַדְחֵף עֵזֶר, ...
- Russian:двигатель, маневровый двигатель, ...
- Ukrainian:двигун, тягач, ...
- Hindi:प्रणोदक, सहायक प्रोपेलर, ...
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