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- noun a propulsion unit mounted in or on the bow of a vehicle
- noun nautical a sideways pointing thruster mounted in a tunnel in the bow or under the bow in a pod, for increased maneuverability
- noun aviation a fixed or adjustable direction propeller unit mounted on the bow of an
airship for increased maneuverability
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reesetee commented on the word bow thruster
A propulsor installed near the bow of a ship to provide a transverse thrust component, thereby enhancing maneuverability.
August 21, 2009