thruster

Plural: thrusters

Noun

• One that pushes forcibly, or a propulsive device.
• one who intrudes or pushes himself forward
• a small rocket engine that provides the thrust needed to maneuver a spacecraft
• One who thrusts, who pushes or stabs.
• A device for propelling an object, especially a spacecraft or a ship (marine vessel).
• A bow thruster or a stern thruster.
• A surfboard (usually a shortboard) with three fins of approximately equal size, one centred at the back, one on each side about 25cm forward and out near the rails.
• An ambitious, driven person; a go-getter.

Examples

• His clever play was a THRUSTER, pushing his lead far ahead of his opponent.

Synonyms

pusher