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• bow thruster — /bow/ a propeller located in a ship s bow to provide added maneuverability, as when docking. [1965 70] * * * …   Universalium

• Bow thruster — 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… …   Wikipedia

• bow thruster — noun : an auxiliary propulsion device at the bow of a ship to aid in maneuvering * * * /bow/ a propeller located in a ship s bow to provide added maneuverability, as when docking. [1965 70] * * * bow thruster, an auxiliary propeller in a ship s… …   Useful english dictionary

• Propeller — A propeller is essentially a type of fan which transmits power by converting rotational motion into thrust for propulsion of a vehicle such as an aircraft, ship, or submarine through a mass such as water or air, by rotating two or more twisted… …   Wikipedia

• bow thruster — /ˈbaʊ θrʌstə/ (say bow thrustuh) noun a propeller near the bow of a ship, usually in a tube running athwart, which permits the bow to be pushed sideways when the ship is mooring …  

• bow thrusters — A propeller at the bow of the ship, used during maneuvering to provide transverse thrust …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• Cleaver (propeller) — A Cleaver is a type of propeller design especially used for boat racing. Its leading edge is formed round, while the trailing edge is cut straight. It provides little bow lift, so that it can be used on boats that don t need much bow lift, for… …   Wikipedia

• Voith Schneider Propeller — The Voith Schneider propeller (VSP), also known as a cycloidal drive (CD) is a specialized marine propulsion system (MPS). It is highly maneuverable, being able to change the direction of its thrust almost instantaneously. It is widely used on… …   Wikipedia

• Chopper (propeller) — A chopper is a propeller design especially used for fast boats or boat racing. It can cope with breaking through the water surface without losing its thrust. This provides the facility to mount the motor higher, which commonly increases speed.… …   Wikipedia

• Wind class icebreaker — The Wind class icebreakers were a line of diesel electric powered icebreakers in service with the US Navy, United States Coast Guard, Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Coast Guard and Soviet Navy from 1944 through the late 1970 s. Considered the most …   Wikipedia

• Mackinac Transportation Company — The Mackinac Transportation Company was a train ferry service that shuttled railroad cars across the Straits of Mackinac from 1882 until 1984. It was best known as the owner and operator, from 1911 until 1984, of the SS Chief Wawatam, an… …   Wikipedia