"thrust vectoring" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} thrust vectoring (uncountable)
  1. (aviation, astronautics) The deflection of the exhaust nozzle(s) of a jet engine or rocket so as to alter the direction in which the engine produces thrust and help control the attitude and/or direction of flight of the vehicle using the engine. Wikipedia link: thrust vectoring Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Astronautics, Aviation

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