"bow thruster" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bow thrusters [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} bow thruster (plural bow thrusters)
  1. A propulsion unit mounted in or on the bow of a vehicle.
    (nautical) A sideways-pointing thruster mounted in a tunnel in the bow or under the bow in a pod, for increased maneuverability.
    Categories (topical): Nautical Related terms: azimuth thruster Translations (nautical: sideways thruster at the bow of a vessel): keulapotkuri (Finnish)
    Sense id: en-bow_thruster-en-noun-96gyxfQW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 46 54 Topics: nautical, transport Disambiguation of 'nautical: sideways thruster at the bow of a vessel': 67 33
  2. A propulsion unit mounted in or on the bow of a vehicle.
    (aviation) A fixed or adjustable direction propeller unit mounted on the bow of an airship for increased maneuverability.
    Categories (topical): Aviation
    Sense id: en-bow_thruster-en-noun-j25jRSQK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 46 54 Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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