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propulsor
nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/pɾupulˈsoɾ/pro·pul·sor
Definition
1A mechanism or engine that provides thrust to move a vehicle or object, especially in aviation, navigation, or astronautics.
Usage examples
“The spacecraft's propulsor malfunctioned during the mission.”
“Modern ships often use water jet propulsors.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
jet propulsionrocket propulsionpropulsion system