azipod

noun

azipod

noun

Etymology A trademark, from a blend of azimuth thruster + pod

1

Nautical, Transport An azimuth thruster, an engine and ships' propeller in an underslung pod that is azimuth adjustable, to replace a fixed-azimuth propeller and rudder configuration.

Synonyms
azimuth thruster

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