thruster

/ˈθrʌstər/
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Other forms: thrusters

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