propulsor

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Synonyms: propulsion, propulse, repulsor, propellor, propulsory

Antonyms: propulsion, propulse, repulsor, propellor, propulsory

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|chiefly|aeronautics}} A [[propellor]] enclosed in a short cylinder, that can typically be swivelled to change the angle of [[thrust]]. {{defdate|from 20th c.}}
2. Any [[object]] that [[propel]]s or produces a [[propulsive]] [[force]].

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