Associations to the word «Thruster»

Wiktionary

THRUSTER, noun. One who thrusts or stabs.
THRUSTER, noun. A device for propelling an object, especially a spacecraft or a ship (marine vessel).
THRUSTER, noun. (nautical) A bow thruster.
THRUSTER, noun. (surfing) A surfboard (usually a shortboard) with three fins of approximately equal size, one centred at the back, one on each side about 25cm forward and out near the rails.

Dictionary definition

THRUSTER, noun. One who intrudes or pushes himself forward.
THRUSTER, noun. A small rocket engine that provides the thrust needed to maneuver a spacecraft.

Wise words

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