propulsor

noun — 2 senses

propulsor

noun

Etymology From the participle stem of Latin prōpellō (“propel”) + -or.

1

Aeronautics, Aerospace, Business, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A propellor enclosed in a short cylinder, that can typically be swivelled to change the angle of thrust.

2

Any object that propels or produces a propulsive force.

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