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thruster

noun thrust·er \ˈthrəs-tər\

Definition of THRUSTER

:  one that thrusts; especially :  an engine (as a jet engine) that develops thrust by expelling a jet of fluid or a stream of particles
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Variants of THRUSTER

thrust·er also thrust·or \ˈthrəs-tər\
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First Known Use of THRUSTER

1597

Rhymes with THRUSTER

bluster, buster, cluster, Custer, duster, fluster, luster, muster, truster

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. thruster
  2. bow thruster
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