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thruster

/ˈθrʌs.tɚ/
thrust · er

Plural:thrusters
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• noun

1

A small rocket engine or marine propeller used to provide thrust for maneuvering, positioning, or attitude control on a spacecraft, aircraft, or ship.

Example

"The pilot fired the starboard thruster to align the capsule with the docking port."


2

A surfboard equipped with three fins, or the three-fin setup itself, designed for enhanced stability and maneuverability.

Example

"She switched from a twin-fin board to a standard thruster for better control in steep waves."


3

A compound strength-training exercise that combines a front squat directly into an overhead press in one continuous motion.

Example

"The workout concluded with three exhausting sets of barbell thrusters."


4

British An ambitious, assertive, or self-promoting person who pushes hard to achieve success.

Example

"The firm's newest partner was widely regarded as a relentless corporate thruster."

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