noun

thrusters

Thrusters (noun) means Small engines used to steer or position a vehicle such as a spacecraft or ship. Example: “The pilot adjusted the thrusters to correct the ship's heading.”

noun

Small engines used to steer or position a vehicle such as a spacecraft or ship.

"The pilot adjusted the thrusters to correct the ship's heading."

How to use thrusters

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe plural of thruster — steering or positioning engines.

Common pairings

fire the thrusters side thrusters

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Rhymes for thrusters

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Frequently asked questions

What does “thrusters” mean?

The word “thrusters” means small engines used to steer or position a vehicle such as a spacecraft or ship. In plain terms, the plural of thruster — steering or positioning engines.

How do you use “thrusters” in a sentence?

Here is “thrusters” used in a sentence: “The pilot adjusted the thrusters to correct the ship's heading.”

What part of speech is “thrusters”?

“Thrusters” is a noun.

What is the meaning of thrusters?

"thrusters" (noun) means small engines used to steer or position a vehicle such as a spacecraft or ship.