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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishThe plural of thruster — steering or positioning engines.
Common pairings
fire the thrusters
side thrusters
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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.
