bow thruster

English - Turkish

Definition of bow thruster in English Turkish dictionary

(Askeri) baş pervanesi

(Denizcilik) Geminin baş ve kıçının sağında ve solunda bulunan, manevra yapmayı kolaylaştıran küçük pervane

English - English

Definition of bow thruster in English English dictionary

a fixed or adjustable direction propeller unit mounted on the bow of an airship for increased maneuverability

a propulsion unit mounted in or on the bow of a vehicle

a sideways pointing thruster mounted in a tunnel in the bow or under the bow in a pod, for increased maneuverability

(Denizcilik) A bow thruster is a transversal propulsion device built into, or mounted to, the bow of a ship or boat to make it more maneuverable. Bow thrusters make docking easier, since they allow the captain to turn the vessel to port or starboard without using the main propulsion mechanism which requires some forward motion for turning. A stern thruster is of the same principle, fitted at the stern

(Denizcilik) A bow thruster, is a propulsion device built into, or mounted to, the bow of a ship or boat to enhance its maneuverability. Bow thrusters make docking easier, since they allow the Captain to turn the vessel to port or starboard without using the main propulsion mechanism which requires some forward motion for turning

Related Terms

bowthruster

An additional motor driven propulsion unit to provide transverse movement

Hyphenation

bow thrust·er

Turkish pronunciation

bau thrʌstır

Pronunciation

/ˈbou ˈᴛʜrəstər/ /ˈbaʊ ˈθrʌstɜr/

Etymology

[ 'bau ] (verb.) before 12th century. Middle English, from Old English bugan; akin to Old High German biogan to bend, Sanskrit bhujati he bends.