thruster
Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
thruster/ˈθrʌstə(r)/
▶noun
- 1 a person or thing that thrusts.
- 2 a small rocket engine on a spacecraft, used to make alterations in its flight path or altitude.
■ a secondary propeller on a ship, used for accurate manoeuvring and maintenance of position.
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