bow thruster

English

Noun

bow thruster (plural bow thrusters)

1. A propulsion unit mounted in or on the bow of a vehicle.
   1. (nautical) A sideways-pointing thruster mounted in a tunnel in the bow or under the bow in a pod, for increased maneuverability.
   2. (aviation) A fixed or adjustable direction propeller unit mounted on the bow of an airship for increased maneuverability.

Translations

nautical: sideways thruster at the bow of a vessel

• Finnish: keulapotkuri

See also

• azimuth thruster