bow thruster (English, noun)
expansion: bow thruster (plural bow thrusters)
Senses:
topics: nautical
transport
glosses: A propulsion unit mounted in or on the bow of a vehicle.
A sideways-pointing thruster mounted in a tunnel in the bow or under the bow in a pod, for increased maneuverability.
topics: aeronautics
aerospace
aviation
business
engineering
natural-sciences
physical-sciences
glosses: A propulsion unit mounted in or on the bow of a vehicle.
A fixed or adjustable direction propeller unit mounted on the bow of an airship for increased maneuverability.
Forms:
form: bow thrusters
tags: plural